Page 4 - Heat Waves

India's heatwave to lift AC sales to record but supplies from China delayed

With temperatures this month breaching 49 degrees Celsius in New Delhi, sales are set to reach 8.5-9 million units this year, head of Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association said

Heat wave returns, mercury soars to 45 deg Celsius in parts of Delhi

Heatwave conditions in parts of Delhi saw temperatures soaring to 44-45 degrees Celsius on Thursday as moisture-carrying easterly winds made way for hot and dry westerlies. The maximum temperature at the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's base station, rose to 42.5 degrees Celsius. It was 41.4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. The maximum temperature at Najafgarh (44.7 degrees Celsius), Mungeshpur (45.4 degrees Celsius) and Pitampura (44 degrees Celsius) settled at least five degrees Celsius above normal temperature. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, warning of a heatwave at most places in the capital on Friday and Saturday. An orange alert has been issued to caution people about a severe heatwave on Sunday. The IMD uses four colour codes for weather warnings -- green (no action needed), yellow (watch and stay updated), orange (be prepared) and red (take action). The mercury is predicted to touch the 45-degree mark at the Safdarjung Observatory on Sun

PM Modi calls for plans to prepare for heat waves, monsoon floods

Parts of northwest and west central India will continue having normal temperatures in May: Prime Minister's review meeting is told.

India considering wheat export curbs after heat waves damage crops: Report

The South Asian nation experienced its hottest March on record, shriveling the wheat crop that the world was relying on to alleviate a global shortage

Delhi's maximum temp settles at 40.8 deg, dust storm likely at night

Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 40.8 degrees Celsius on Monday, which was two notches above normal for this time of the year.

What is a heat wave?

May is the month when heat waves are brutal in northern India. The weatherman has said that mercury will soar further this week. But what exactly is a heat wave?

TMS Ep162: ONDC, GAGAN navigation system, markets, heatwave

Can ONDC take on Amazon & Walmart? Will the GAGAN navigation system be a game-changer for Indian aviation? Should investors follow the adage 'Sell in May and Go Away'? What is a heatwave? All answers

Voltas, Blue Star: Trading ideas for consumer durable stocks amid heat wave

Blue Star is in a long term bull trend and may continue to remain a favorite for market participants.

Mercury crosses 45 degree Celsius in 7 districts of Rajasthan

Banswara recorded the highest temperature of 45.5 degrees, Vanasthali clocked 45.4 degrees, Dholpur -- 45.4, Barmer -- 45.1, Jodhpur's Phalodi -- 45.2, Bikaner -- 45.2 and Karauli was at 45 degrees

Delhi braces for extreme heat; temp to cross 42 degree, yellow alert issued

It is expected to breach the 42-degree mark on Wednesday and soar to 44 degrees Celsius by Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Heat wave spell likely to continue over Central and West India: IMD

Isolated heavy rainfall has been forecasted over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam-Meghalaya between March 31 and April 3

India getting warmer, hotter: 2021 fifth warmest year since 1901, says IMD

2012-2021 warmest decade on record; 1,750 weather-related deaths last year

To survive extreme heat, Indians' bill for air conditioning is rising

Air conditioning works by removing warm air from inside a building and pumping it outside, while bringing cool air back into the room. It's energy-intensive and polluting.

Heatwaves in northwestern US lead to surging heat-related illness: CDC

Record high temperatures in northwestern US have caused a surge in heat-related illness and hospital visits, according to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

California wildfires rage as US West grapples with heat wave, drought

The fire disrupted service on three transmission lines providing up to 5,500 megawatts of electricity to neighboring California.

Canadian province sees unprecedented 195% spike in deaths amid heatwave

The western Canadian province of British Columbia has registered an unprecedented 195 per cent rise in sudden fatalities within the past five days amid the heatwave, Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe said

Deadly heat waves will become more common in South Asia, say scientists

Potentially deadly heat waves will likely become more commonplace in South Asian countries, including India, in the coming decades even if global warming is limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius

Delhi reels under heatwave, Palam records high of 47.2 degrees Celsius

The last time the mercury touched the 46-degree mark at the Safdarjung weather station was on May 19, 2002

India reports 6,977 new Covid-19 cases in a day, death toll crosses 4,000

Summer heat not enough to kill coronavirus as cases mount over the past few days

Extreme heat events to become more common in India, scientists warn

Before the 1976 climate shift, they said eastern and southern parts of India experienced significant increase in the frequency of hot days.