Page 7 - Heatwave In India

IMD issues 'red alert' for North India, 'yellow' alert for Ladakh, Himachal

The meteorological department warns Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Western Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan are expected to experience 'heatwave to severe heatwave' conditions until May 28

Crippling heatwave in India peaks at 50 degrees C in Rajasthan's Phalodi

Temperatures soared to a searing 50 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan's Phalodi on Sunday, as a brutal heatwave swept through large parts of India, testing the endurance of millions, including those who stepped out to vote in the sixth phase of the ongoing general elections. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 50 degrees Celsius is the highest temperature recorded in the country since June 1, 2019, when Churu, also in Rajasthan, logged a scorching 50.8 degrees Celsius. The extreme heat affected not only the northern plains and central regions of the country but also the hills of Himachal Pradesh, and Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in the northeast. Thousands of voters faced scorching temperatures as they stepped out to vote in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, held in 58 seats across eight states and Union territories, including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and the national capital. Many stood in long queues without shade for extended periods. In some places, polli

Heatwave Update: 10 hottest cities in India; temperature to touch 48-degree

The heatwave situation is expected to persist in the country, the temperature is close to 48 degrees Celsius. No relief in sight, according to IMD

E-commerce demand surges amid heatwave, manpower needs increase

In the past month alone, daily deliveries by e-commerce entities have escalated to over two million, compared to 1.2-1.5 million deliveries recorded a year earlier

As temperature crosses 47 degree Celsius, IMD issues 'red alert' for Delhi

In light of the severe weather conditions, the Directorate of Education in Delhi has instructed both government and private aided schools to observe their summer break from May 11 until June 30

Delhi's peak power demand touches new May high of 7,572 megawatt

Northern states lead the national power demand as heatwave engulfs the region

The heat is on

Substantive, practical adaptation policies can help

Delhi heatwave: Impact on body, precautions to take in extreme temperatures

The temperature in the national capital has crossed the 45 degrees barrier. Here's what you can do to prevent heat strokes, dehydration and other heat-related illness

IMD issues heatwave alert for several states during next 5 days; check list

Delhi braces for sweltering temperatures, with the mercury expected to peak at 45 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

Vulnerable population: Rising heat on public health infrastructure

Heat preparedness Measures for health care sector

Fatal heat waves are testing India's ability to protect 1.4 billion people

Attempts in Kolkata and across India to improve resilience to extreme heat have often been equally ill-conceived, despite a death toll estimated at more than 24,000 since 1992

Taking the heat off: A thought for workers toiling at sweltering sites

Peak summer is also peak production time, but the mandated SOPs and heat action plans offer little respite

Record-shattering heat: Summer of 2023 was earth's hottest in 2,000 years

As climate change continues to be exacerbated by El Nino, temperature records are likely to be broken again in 2024

Killer April heat wave in Asia was made much worse by climate change

In South Asia, which was the focus of two such studies in 2022 and 2023, abnormal heat was found to be 45 times more likely to occur, and to be 0.85C higher due to climate change

India set to face hotter heatwaves amid preparation gaps, says study

The study advocates for the expansion of mandatory regulations alongside existing action plans to tackle the challenges posed by climate change

IMD weather update: Heatwave reigns, rainfall prediction in many states

According to IMD, heatwave conditions are expected to lessen over East India and south Peninsular India from today onwards. Meanwhile, Northeast is anticipated to observe heavy rains

How is Delhi escaping heat wave while the rest of the country is suffering?

The IMD scientist said that the weatherman will keep tracking developments over Haryana and south Rajasthan for the next two weeks for a possible heat wave occurrence

Delhi heatwave guidelines: DoE issues directives for schools, read here

Delhi heatwave guidelines: The Directorate of Education issued guidelines to ensure student's safety due to rising heatwave conditions in North India

Here are the hottest cities in India right now. Is yours on the list?

The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings of severe heat waves across multiple regions till May 5 as temperatures soar across the country

IMD weather forecast today: Heatwave in 11 states, rainfall in north-east

IMD has given heatwave warnings for 11 states and anticipated heavy showers over north-eastern states until May 5. Severe to moderate heatwave likely in WB, Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand till May 2