Page 13 - Heatwaves

Heatwave in Bengal abating due to change in wind direction & moisture

The intense heatwave that prevailed over southern and western districts of West Bengal is abating owing to a change in wind direction and incursion of moisture from the Bay of Bengal

Heatwaves likely to abate over Delhi, northwest India from tomorrow

The heatwave conditions are likely to abate over Delhi and adjoining parts of northwest India from Monday as predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Excessive heat during summers can damage your eyes, say experts

Eye conditions like allergies and infections are quite prevalent in summers due to heat and industry experts are of the view that this time of the year is crucial to take care of ocular health.

Heatwave aggravates, mercury crosses 46 deg C mark in many parts of India

A torrid heatwave send temperatures soaring across large swathes of the country on Friday, with Banda in east Uttar Pradesh logging a record high of 47.4 degrees Celsius. The mercury breached the 46-degree Celsius mark in several places such as Allahabad (46.8 degrees Celsius) and Jhansi (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Uttar Pradesh; Sports Complex (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Delhi; Ganganagar (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Rajasthan; Nowgong (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Madhya Pradesh; and Maharashtra's Chandrapur (46.4 degrees Celsius). Gurugram recorded an all-time high of 45.9 degrees Celsius. Delhi's Safdarjung Observatory, the national capital's base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 43.5 degrees Celsius for the second day on the trot. It is the highest maximum temperature for a day in April in 12 years in the city. Delhi had recorded a maximum temperature of 43.7 degrees Celsius on April 18, 2010. Amid the intense heatwave, India's peak power demand reached an all-time high of 204

India's heatwaves to get worse: 'the only reason is global warming'

Thermometer readings have already reached 46 degrees Celsius in central and northern India, with two months to go before the monsoon season.

At 43.5 degrees Celsius, Delhi records hottest April day in 12 years

The national capital had recorded a maximum temperature of 43.7 degrees Celsius on April 18, 2010

Heatwave to intensify in next five days in several parts of country: IMD

The ongoing heatwave sweeping through vast swathes of the country will intensify in the next five days, with the IMD issuing an "orange" alert for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and parts of Maharashtra

Max temp to rise by 2 degrees C in next 3 days over Northwest India: IMD

Very light isolated rainfall with dust storms/thunderstorms is likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh on April 29 and over Rajasthan on both April 29 and 30

Maximum temperature likely to settle around 40 degree C in Delhi: IMD

The national capital on Saturday morning recorded a minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, the India Meteorological Department said

Delhi may witness heatwave conditions during day; max temp at 42 degrees

The national capital is likely to witness heatwave conditions during the day, with the maximum temperature settling around 42 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday.

Delhi records minimum temperature of 23.7 degree, heat waves unlikely: IMD

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 23.7 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal, on Friday, according to the India Meteorological Department.

Heatwave spell in Delhi at peak before easing, mercury hits 42.6 deg C

Parts of the national capital have been reeling under a heatwave since last week with maximum temperatures hovering above 40 degrees Celsius

Delhi records heatwave for 4th day on trot, no respite till Tuesday: IMD

The Met office has issued an 'orange' alert warning of a severe heatwave in the city for Monday

Most parts of Rajasthan continue to reel under scorching heatwave

The maximum temperature in Sangaria was 45 degrees Ceslius, Pilani 44.9 degrees, Karauli 44.7 degrees, Ganganagar 44.6 degrees, Tonk 44.4 degrees, Churu 44.2 degrees and Jaipur 42.4 degrees

Severe heatwave stifles Delhi, max temp rises to 43 deg C in some parts

The meteorological office has issued an orange alert, warning of a severe heatwave in the national capital on Saturday too.

MP sizzles at 43-degree Celsius, no respite from heatwave in next few days

Heatwave continued in Madhya Pradesh on Monday as the average temperature in several parts of the state either touched or crossed the 42-degree Celsius-mark

Mumbai civic body asks citizens to stay safe and hydrated amid heat wave

In the wake of severe heat wave conditions in Mumbai and neighbouring districts, the BMC has appealed to citizens to stay safe and hydrated and avoid going out in the afternoon

Joe Biden launches response to health harms from extreme heat

Biden administration is moving to protect workers and communities from extreme heat after a dangerously hot summer that spurred an onslaught of drought-worsened wildfires and caused hundreds of deaths

Extreme heat growing health issue; killed 356,000 people in 2019: Study

High temperatures linked to heat stroke, hospitalisations and mental health issues, say researchers.

Deaths from record-breaking Pacific Northwest heat wave hit 116 in Oregon

Oregon's death toll from last weekend's record-smashing Pacific Northwest heat wave has risen to 116