Page 17 - Heatwave
Heatwave spell in Delhi peaks before easing, mercury rises to 42.6 deg C
It is also the first time in 72 years that Delhi has recorded such a high temperature in the first half of April
 "Heatwave spell in Delhi peaks before easing, mercury rises to 42.6 deg C")
Delhi likely to see heatwave conditions; minimum temperature 19.9 degrees
The national capital is likely to witness heatwave conditions on Saturday, and the maximum temperature may settle around 42 degrees Celsius, according to the weather department.
 "Delhi likely to see heatwave conditions; minimum temperature 19.9 degrees")
Delhi sizzles in severe heatwave, records hottest day of year so far
Barring two, all automatic weather stations in the city recorded maximum temperatures above 42 degrees Celsius, IMD data showed
 "Delhi sizzles in severe heatwave, records hottest day of year so far")
Heatwave in Delhi likely to intensify from today, to touch 40 degrees
The ongoing spell of heatwave in Delhi is likely to intensify with the maximum temperature predicted to touch the 40-degree mark on Wednesday and soar to 43 degrees Celsius by Saturday, the IMD said.
 "Heatwave in Delhi likely to intensify from today, to touch 40 degrees")
Heat wave conditions to continue in northwest, west, central India: IMD
The heat wave spell is likely to continue over northwest India and Madhya Pradesh during next 5 days, the IMD forecast said
 "Heat wave conditions to continue in northwest, west, central India: IMD")
Heatwave to tighten its grip on Delhi; no relief for next 6 days, says IMD
IMD officials said a prolonged dry spell has led to "severe" hot weather conditions in northwest India
 "Heatwave to tighten its grip on Delhi; no relief for next 6 days, says IMD")
Heatwave in parts of Delhi, no relief likely soon, says IMD
India recorded its warmest March in 122 years with a severe heatwave scorching large swathes of the country in the month
Intense early heat wave may not positively impact monsoon: meteorologists
IMD said last week that average maximum temperature this March across the country at 33.10 degree Celsius is highest ever in the past 122 years
 "Intense early heat wave may not positively impact monsoon: meteorologists")
What is driving heatwaves in Antarctica, Arctic & their impact on wildlife
Record-breaking heatwaves hit both Antarctica and the Arctic simultaneously this week, with temperatures reaching 47 degree C and 30 degree C higher than normal.
 "What is driving heatwaves in Antarctica, Arctic & their impact on wildlife")
New timings for govt offices in certain Karnataka districts due to heat
Karnataka government on Sunday said its offices in certain northern districts of the State would function from 8 AM to 1.30 PM from April 12 till May- end because of the summer heat.
 "New timings for govt offices in certain Karnataka districts due to heat")
This year's March in Delhi warmest in 11 years, says IMD official
The month of March in 2021 was the warmest in the last 11 years, informed an official from India Meteorological Department (IMD)
 "This year's March in Delhi warmest in 11 years, says IMD official")
Heatwave in Odisha: Titlagarh sizzles at 42.2 degree Celsius, says IMD
Odisha is experiencing a heatwave as at least 13 places across the state recorded temperature at 40 degree Celsius or above on Monday
 "Heatwave in Odisha: Titlagarh sizzles at 42.2 degree Celsius, says IMD")
Heat may kill more people than major diseases by 2100, says study
The scientific consensus is that global warming must be limited to 1.5 degrees Celcius by 2099 to avoid the worst predictions
 "Heat may kill more people than major diseases by 2100, says study")
Arctic heatwave: Wildfire triggers polar ice melt, emits 56 megatonnes CO2
The polar region is warming at two to three times the global average, impacting nature and humanity at a global scale
Low pressure over Arabian Sea to turn into cyclone, hit Guj, Maha coast
The weather forecaster predicted that the sea is likely to be rough to very rough over the southeast & adjoining east-central Arabian Sea and the Lakshadweep area during the next 24 hours
 "Low pressure over Arabian Sea to turn into cyclone, hit Guj, Maha coast")
Monsoon likely to hit Kerala on June 1, heatwave to recede over north India
The maximum temperatures are likely to recede from Thursday in north India, which is reeling under a severe heatwave, the India Meteorological Department said
 "Monsoon likely to hit Kerala on June 1, heatwave to recede over north India")
Heatwave may continue in several parts of India during next 24 hours: IMD
On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a maximum of 47.6 degrees Celsius in the Palam area
IMD issues red alert for Assam, Meghalaya; heatwave to peak in north India
The IMD predicted that heatwave conditions are slated to peak due to prevailing dry winds blowing over northwest India, central India and adjoining interior parts of eastern India
 "IMD issues red alert for Assam, Meghalaya; heatwave to peak in north India")
Dust, thunderstorms likely in several parts of north India on May 29: IMD
Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius in some places.
 "Dust, thunderstorms likely in several parts of north India on May 29: IMD")
North India heatwave likely to ease after May 28; storm expected later
Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius
 "North India heatwave likely to ease after May 28; storm expected later")