Page 6 - Heatwaves

Dust storm, cloudy sky provide respite from heatwave conditions in Delhi

Delhi experienced a sudden shift in weather on Saturday afternoon as a dust storm swept through the city accompanied by a cloudy sky. The change in the weather brought some relief for the city, which has been experiencing severe heatwave conditions for the last five days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted earlier that due to western disturbances, the national capital might experience a change in weather, including cloudy skies, a dust storm or a thunderstorm with very light rain accompanied by gusty winds. The weather office said the maximum temperature in the city is likely to settle around 43 degrees Celsius.

Heatwave scare in India: 45 lives lost in past 36 hours, death toll hits 87

On Friday, India reported at least 40 suspected heat-related deaths, 25 of them were staff deployed on Lok Sabha elections duty in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

Delhi's temperature didn't cross 50 degrees. It almost touched it, says IMD

Days after reports of Delhi touching 52.9 degrees Celsius and Nagpur boiling at 56 degrees, the IMD has said that there was a problem with its sensors

Heatwave spurs surge in 'eye stroke' cases: What it is & how to stay safe

Heatwaves can pose more than just a threat to our physical well-being; they can also wreak havoc on our eyesight

41 places in India exceed 45 degree Celsius, UP on top with 11 locations

According to the IMD, Rajasthan's Ganganagar recorded the highest temperature in the country at 48.3 degrees Celsius

Scorching heat may be blighting India's road to becoming a developed nation

India has a far poorer natural endowment of land than Europe, North America and China, the continental economies that preceded it on the road to riches

National Heat Awareness Day 2024: Date, history theme and importance

National Heat Awareness Day is devoted to educating the public about the health risks related to extreme heat and how to safeguard our health. Heat waves are a developing concern everywhere

Delhi's 52.9 to Iran's 66 degrees C: Heatwave are breaking records globally

In July 2022, the United Kingdom surpassed 40 degrees Celsius for the first time. A small town in northwest China recorded 52 degrees Celsius last year, the highest ever for that country

Tragedy in Delhi: Heatwave claims first victim with fatal 107-degree fever

The deceased reportedly worked in a pipeline fittings factory in the national capital and was brought to the hospital on May 8 with a high fever

WATCH: Split AC explodes in Noida apartment causing fire, no injuries

The fire broke out in the Tower 28 of the Lotus Boulevard Society in Noida after a split AC exploded on the 10th floor of the building

Delhi's 52.9 to Iran's 66 degrees Celsius: Heatwaves are breaking records globally

In July 2022, the United Kingdom surpassed 40 degrees Celsius for the first time. A small town in northwest China recorded 52 degrees Celsius last year, the highest ever for that country

Heatwave crisis: Mercury at record high in Uttarakhand, J&K, Himachal

Dehradun on Wednesday saw its maximum temperature soar to a record-breaking 43 degrees Celsius, surpassing the norm by 7 degrees and matching the highest-ever recorded temperature for May, set in 2012

Was it really 52.9 degrees in Delhi? IMD says 'not sure' amid surging heat

A team of specialists has been dispatched to Mungeshpur to probe the temperature sensor at Mungeshpur weather station and verify the temperature readings

Heatwave crisis: How many Indians are succumbing to the high temperatures?

India is grappling with unusually high temperatures this summer, with IMD predicting 'heat wave to severe heat wave' conditions to persist in several regions

How quickly can the human body get dehydrated during severe heatwave?

Heatwave Dehydration: Scorching summer heat has shattered several records this year causing several illnesses, some of which can become life-threatening if not treated on time

Delhi nears 50 degrees Celsius: What's causing extreme heat in capital?

Delhi weather updates: Outer areas of the national capital, Mungeshpur and Narela, recorded 49.9 degrees Celsius temperature on Tuesday, which is nine notches above the normal temperature

Heatwave persists in large parts of India, Churu sizzles at 50 degrees C

Heatwave conditions intensified in Rajasthan on Tuesday, with Churu recording the highest temperature of the season at 50.5 degrees Celsius. The day temperature reached 46.6 degrees Celsius in Jaipur, 49.4 degrees Celsius in Ganganagar, 49 degrees Celsius in Pilani (Jhunjhunu) and Phalodi, 48.3 degrees Celsius in Bikaner and 48.2 degrees Celsius in Kota, according to the Meteorological Centre here. Amid the searing heat, 18 people, mostly homeless, were found dead at various places in Kota in the last four days but the district administration said the exact reasons behind the deaths will be clear only after the receipt of their postmortem report. "There is no death by heat wave in the district so far and there is nothing related to heat wave in postmortem reports brought to my knowledge," Kota collector Ravindra Goswami told PTI on Tuesday. He was asked if the deaths were related to the heat wave. The official said he is continuously monitoring arrangements in the city to take sto

North India to experience more heatwave days in June, warns IMD: 10 points

Weather department claims that while the northwest India and the adjoining areas usually record two-three heatwave days in June, this time the number is likely to rise up to six

Understanding heat waves: What are the causes, impact, and how to stay safe

A heat wave is an extended period of excessively hot weather that can have serious consequences for human health and the environment

Jammu announces daily power cuts, sets up control rooms for heatwave

Heatwave has triggered a severe water and power crisis in several areas of the Jammu division, prompting authorities to set up control rooms and appoint nodal officers in each district to cater to public complaints. On Monday, authorities announced a four-hour load-shedding in urban areas and an eight-hour cut in rural areas on a daily basis. Over the past week, several places, particularly Jammu city, have faced major water and power shortages, leading to public protests, and the stopping of a Vande Bharat train at a railway station. In view of the mounting distress, Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar has directed deputy commissioners to establish control rooms and appoint nodal officers in each district to handle complaints related to power and water supply. Kumar, who chaired a meeting to deal with the issue, emphasised the need to maintain a buffer stock of transformers and water tankers in each district to meet the public demand. He urged officials to augment water and pow