Page 11 - Heatwave

Rain lashes parts of Delhi on Monday afternoon, brings respite from heat

Parts of the national capital and NCR region received rainfall on Monday afternoon, bringing respite from the scorching heat. In Delhi, areas like Parliament Street, ITO, and Chanakypuri received showers while Faridabad and Noida also witnessed rainfall. There was light rainfall in the morning as well, leading to muggy weather conditions. The national capital received 5 mm of rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on Monday. The minimum temperature settled at 25.5 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year, the IMD said. The relative humidity in the city at 8:30 am was recorded at 96 per cent. The weather department forecasted generally cloudy skies with light rain or thundershowers during the day. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 38 degrees Celsius. On Sunday, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 28.6 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average, and a maximum of 38.6 degrees Celsius.

Scorching heatwave continues in Bihar; death toll mounts to over 40

A searing heatwave continued to sweep Bihar which has recorded over 40 deaths since May 31, this year

Heatwave death toll rises to 54 in UP's Ballia, doctors to take stock

As the toll in deaths due to heat goes up to 54 in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district, deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the health portfolio, said that the govt has sent two doctors

IMD issues heatwave to severe heatwave warning for several states/UTs

In South India, light to fairly widespread rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning very likely in the next five days, IMD's forecast suggests

27 people die in Bihar due to heatwave, temp beyond 40 degree Celsius

The Met department has predicted that the heat wave would continue for the next 24 hours

China renews 'yellow' alert for high temperatures, braces for heatwaves

According to the forecast, temperatures in some of these regions will reach 37 to 39 degrees Celsius, and may exceed 40 degrees in some locations

Power plants using imported coal to operate at full capacity till September

Many power plants in India, including those owned by Adani Power and Tata Power use imported coal, but were not operating at full capacity, adding to challenges for the country in meeting power demand

Patna administration asks to shut all academic institutions till June 18

The district administration of Patna has issued a notice to shut all academic institutions till June 18 in the wake of an ongoing heat wave

Extreme weather events claim 233 lives, between January, April: CSE

Extreme weather events claimed 233 lives and damaged 0.95 million hectare of cropland in the first four months of this year, according to a report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). Such events impacted 32 states and Union territories this time as against 27 last year. Rajasthan and Maharashtra reported the maximum number of extreme weather days (30 each), followed by Himachal Pradesh (28) and Bihar and Madhya Pradesh (27). Delhi reported extreme weather on 12 days as against 25 during the period last year. Between January and April 2022, extreme weather events claimed 86 lives and damaged 0.03 million hectare of cropland, according to the report. Lightning and storms occurred on 58 days this time as compared to 35 days during the corresponding period in 2022. Most of these events occurred in March and April. The country recorded just 15 heatwave days in the first four months of 2023 as compared to 40 days last year. Meteorologists attribute fewer heatwave days to

Summer vacation in Uttar Pradesh extended till June 26 due to heatwave

The School Management Committee will be authorised to take decisions regarding summer vacation in recognised schools run under the council

IMD issues heatwave alert for some states; other states may see excess rain

Heatwave conditions are also expected to prevail over Odisha the sub-Himalayan West Bengal region between June 8 to June 10, over Telangana on June 8,9, and over several parts of UP till June 11

No respite from heatwave yet, IMD issues warning for Delhi-NCR and UP

Temperature is likely to increase in Uttar Pradesh. From June 8-11, in some parts of June, the temperature can go up to 45°C

Temperatures set to rise in Delhi, but heatwave unlikely for next 4-5 days

Delhi is predicted to record a gradual rise in maximum temperatures, but a heatwave is unlikely in the next four to five days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The capital's primary weather station, Safdarjung Observatory, recorded a minimum temperature of 25.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, two notches below normal. The maximum temperature is predicted to settle around 39 degrees Celsius.June started on a cooler note in Delhi with back-to-back western disturbances resulting in intermittent rains. The maximum temperature has remained well below the 40-degree mark this month so far. According to the IMD, the Safdarjung Observatory has not recorded a heatwave this year so. This has happened for the first time since 2014. Meteorologists attributed the excess rainfall and below-normal temperatures this pre-monsoon season (March to May) to higher-than-usual western disturbances -- weather systems that originate in the Mediterranean region and bring unseasonal rainf

Bihar simmers in intense heat, Khagaria hottest at 42.8 degrees Celsius

Bihar continued to simmer in intense heat with Khagaria recording the highest temperature in the state at 42.8 degrees Celsius, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. Sixteen places recorded temperatures of 41 degrees Celsius or more, including Patna. Valmikinagar in West Champaran district and Ziradei in Siwan recorded 42 degrees Celsius, followed by Patna, Bhojpur and Aurangabad at 41.9 degrees Celsius, Sheikhpura (41.8), Bhagalpur (41.7), Gaya (41.6). According to the weatherman, heat wave conditions are expected to prevail in the state over the next three-four days.

Delhi records 'coolest' May in 36 years as excess rainfall drops mercury

According to IMD, only nine days in May saw maximum temperatures in Delhi exceed 40 degrees, with two days of heatwave conditions impacting specific areas of the national capital

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, heatwaves likely to return in Bihar

As far as weather in Delhi is concerned, the Met Department warned of traffic disruptions and inundation of low-lying areas due to rains

No heatwave at Delhi's primary weather station for 1st time since 2014: IMD

Delhi's primary weather station, the Safdarjung Observatory, has not recorded any heat wave in the pre-monsoon season for the first time since 2014, officials said on Tuesday. A few isolated areas, however, witnessed heatwave conditions for a brief period in April and May, they said. May, historically the hottest month in Delhi with a mean maximum temperature of 39.5 degrees Celsius, has recorded below-normal temperatures and excess rain this time. Meteorologists attributed the phenomenon to higher-than-usual western disturbances -- weather systems that originate in the Mediterranean region and bring unseasonal rainfall to northwest India -- this pre-monsoon season (March to May). "Usually, five to six western disturbances are recorded in the northern plains in April and May. We saw 10 western disturbances, mostly strong ones, this time," said Kuldeep Srivastava, head of the Regional Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Delhi recorded maximum temperatur

Workers stuck in vicious cycle of coal, heat to keep power grid standing

To cope with increasingly brutal temperatures, India has to keep its power grid standing- and for now that means digging up ever expanding quantities of the dirtiest fossil fuel

Light rain, strong winds in parts of Delhi; no heatwave for next 5 days

Light rain and strong dust-raising winds hit parts of Delhi on Thursday, keeping the maximum temperature in check at 36.9 degrees Celsius. The Safdarjung observatory, which provides representative data for the city, recorded a wind speed of 22 kmph and the Palam observatory 58 kmph, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD). Similar conditions are expected to prevail in the capital over the next two to three days and no heatwave is predicted until May 30, the IMD said. Under the influence of a western disturbance active over the western Himalayan region, intermittent rains are predicted over northwest India, including the national capital and its surrounding areas, over the next two to three days, according to the IMD. A heatwave scorched parts of Delhi on Monday and Tuesday, with many weather stations recording maximum temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius. The heatwave pushed the peak power demand in Delhi to 6,916 MW on Tuesday, the highest so far this season, official

IMD issues Orange alert in North India, predicts rainfall in hilly areas

IMD's update comes after blistering heatwaves were recorded in various parts of the country. Relief can now be expected for citizens as the temperature will decline starting today