Page 17 - Heatwave
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")
Emergency declared in Australia as record heatwaves fan bushfires
Some 100 fires have been burning for weeks in Australia's New South Wales, with half of those uncontained
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Think only world is heating up? Our body is hitting close to thermal limits
When the air temperature exceeds 35°C, the body relies on the evaporation of water - mainly through sweating - to keep core temperature at a safe level
 "Think only world is heating up? Our body is hitting close to thermal limits")
Wildfires and heatwaves plague Europe; mercury at record levels kills 7
The World Meteorological Organization said this week that 2019 was on track to be among the world's hottest years, and 2015-2019 would then be the hottest five-year period on record
 "Wildfires and heatwaves plague Europe; mercury at record levels kills 7")
DM invokes Sec 144 to bar some day activities during heatwave in Gaya
The order from the District Magistrate stated that a lot of people have died in the district due to the scorching heatwave and its maximum impact is between 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Heatwave grips Punjab, Haryana; Hisar hottest at 45.4 degree celcius
Temperature rose to 43.6 degree Celcius in Patiala; Ludhiana seethed at 43.5
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Ahead of IMD's monsoon forecast, North, central India in grip of heat waves
The meteorological department will come out with its monsoon predictions for the country today
 "Ahead of IMD's monsoon forecast, North, central India in grip of heat waves")
Four dead as heatwave grips western US
The dead were three hikers and a mountain biker who succumbed to the heatwave in Arizona on Sunday
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