Page 3 - Heatwave In India

India's peak power demand hits record 265 GW amid heatwave conditions

The country's peak electricity demand touched a fresh record for the third straight day as severe heatwave conditions continued across several regions

Nights are getting warmer in India: Why this trend will only worsen

From climate change to concrete heat traps, rising night-time temperatures are reducing cooling hours and making heatwaves more dangerous across Indian cities

IMD forecasts severe heat in north India; Delhi under 'orange alert'

The IMD has forecast heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over large parts of northwest and central India over the coming days till May 25

High power costs put cooling out of reach in India's parched heart

Rising electricity costs is worsening heat stress for low-income households

Heatwave grips north India as IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi-NCR

Temperatures in Delhi-NCR remain above 43°C; IMD warns of heatwave conditions across parts of north and central India till May 24

Urban homes stay hot at night as heatwave crisis looms, new study warns

Researchers said surveyed homes showed little cooling after sunset, with nighttime indoor temperatures continuing to remain between 32°C and 35.5°C

Heatwave grips northwest, central India; Delhi likely to see 45°C this week

IMD forecasts heatwave to severe heatwave conditions across northwest and central India this week, with temperatures likely to rise by up to 5 degrees Celsius till May 21

Climate Change crisis: IMD to change parameters to declare heatwaves

The IMD, along with its technical partners, will soon revise the criteria for declaring heatwave conditions in the country, as the present parameters do not suit India's geographical conditions, according to official sources here. Kerala, in particular, has faced difficulties in issuing heatwave warnings because of the limitations of the existing parameters. Sources in the India Meteorological Department said the state experienced severe heat and humidity this summer and, for the first time, weather forecasts were made based on the anti-cyclone system that formed near the KarnatakaMaharashtra coast. "We have never had an anti-cyclone system form closer to the South before, and this time we had to predict the weather based on it," a senior IMD official told PTI. Anti-cyclonic systems are common over north-western parts of India, but this year one formed near the southern region, leading to unusually hot nights. The anti-cyclone caused downward air movement, which pushed warm air ..

IMD warns of severe heatwave as temperatures continue to rise across India

IMD has forecast an intensifying heatwave across north India till May 21, with severe conditions likely in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh amid rising temperatures

Monsoon likely to hit Kerala by May 26; heatwave to prevail over north

The India Meteorological Department on Friday said that the southwest monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on May 26, with a model error of ± 4 days

Heatwave to intensify in north India; rain likely in south, Northeast

Large swathes of northwest and central India are bracing for more heat as the IMD predicts heatwave and warm night conditions, while northeastern and southern parts of the country may witness rainfall

IMD forecasts thunderstorms, heavy rain across India; heat wave in west

The Met department forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several regions till May 13, while Gujarat and west Rajasthan may witness heat wave conditions

Asia's heat waves spell double trouble for economies hit by oil price shock

Inflation accelerated to multiyear highs across much of Asia, latest figures showed, led by higher transport, logistics and utility costs

Rain, thunderstorms to lash several states; heat wave alert in Rajasthan

Delhi gets rain-brought relief from heat as IMD forecasts thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and gusty winds across several parts of the country over the next few days

India's AC boom could trip the power grid, but policy is the real problem

India's cooling demand is surging with rising heat and incomes, but outdated rules are slowing adoption of cheaper, cleaner refrigerants that could ease pressure on the power grid

Above-normal heatwave days likely in parts of India in May, says IMD

Monsoon may arrive over Andaman and Nicobar Islands around May 14-16: IMD

India's heatwave exposes fragile power grid as energy crunch deepens

Extreme heat and West Asia war disruptions strain India's energy supplies, driving power demand to record highs, triggering blackouts and worsening shortages of crude, LNG and cooking gas

Datanomics: Reservoirs below half capacity in peak summers for a decade

India's reservoirs remain below half capacity in peak summer for a decade, as heatwaves intensify and sub-normal monsoon forecasts raise water stress concerns

Advance action needed to protect vulnerable groups from heatwaves: NHRC

Pointing to the disproportionate impact of rise in heatwave frequency and intensity on the marginalised sections, the NHRC on Tuesday asked 21 states and Delhi to take advance action to protect the vulnerable population. The elderly, children, infants and newborns are especially susceptible to the health impacts of extreme heat. Additionally, heatwaves can lead to the loss of livelihoods and an increased risk of fire accidents, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said in a statement. Mercury levels have soared in various states in the country over the past few days and in Delhi, temperature readings have breached the 40 degrees Celsius mark at many places. In this context, the NHRC asked 21 states and Delhi to take advance action and implement relief measures to protect the vulnerable population during heatwaves. The states are Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, .

Weather today: Light showers to ease heat, bring down mercury in Delhi

Light rain and thunderstorms are expected later in the day, with gusty winds offering brief comfort amid prevailing heatwave conditions in parts of the city; rainfall activity in most parts of India