Page 8 - Heatwaves

Patna schools to remain closed till June 19 due to heatwave conditions

The Patna district administration extended the closure of schools for students up to class 8 until June 19 due to the ongoing heatwave conditions in the state. The state is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 44 degrees Celsius in 10 locations on Monday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that heatwave conditions will continue for another two to three days. In an order on Monday, Patna DM Shirsat Kapil Ashok said, "All government and private schools in the district will remain closed on June 18 and 19 for classes up to 8th grade. During this period, teachers and non-teaching staff are required to be present in the school/office and perform their duties." Some private schools in the state capital have already extended the summer vacation until June 22 due to the severe heatwave conditions. While Aurangabad logged the highest temperature at 46.9 degree Celsius, Buxar closely followed at 46.6 degree Celsius, Dehri and Arwal at 46.4 degree Cels

Tackling rising heatwaves in cities

As Singapore, New York and Melbourne have shown, cities can mitigate the impact of heatwaves if they have the will to create green infrastructure

IMD says monsoon at 20% deficit, heatwaves causing alarm for agriculture

The weather department is hoping that while the monsoon has weakened, it is expected to pick up again and potentially make up for the shortfall quickly

Outages, low voltage, fires: Delhi fights power woes with trippy ACs, water

This year, by June 12, the national capital has reported over 339 cases of fires

Delhi's water shortage: SC questions state on action against 'tanker mafia'

Delhi water crisis: Quick response teams deployed by the Delhi government to combat leakages

Extreme heat causes income loss for 50% of Delhi street vendors: Study

Over 80 per cent of the street vendors surveyed in Delhi reported a decline in customers during heatwave days in April and May, and around 50 per cent experienced significant income loss, according to a new report by the think tank Greenpeace India and the National Hawker Federation. The study, involving 721 street vendors, was conducted in April and May in various locations including Meena Bazaar, Old Delhi Railway Station area, Red Fort area, Nehru Place, Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar, Karol Bagh, India Gate, Janpath, Chandni Chowk, Sadar Bazar Road, Saket, Sarojini Market, among others. "Data from over 700 respondents highlight the devastating impact on their health, productivity, and livelihoods. We demand immediate government intervention, including the establishment of heat shelters in markets with essential facilities, safety kits, and institutional support for the most vulnerable," said Sandeep Verma, Convener of the National Hawker Federation Delhi. "80.08 per cent of street ...

Fire at UP substation trips power supply to several parts of Delhi

Outage reportedly disrupted charge-taking ceremony at various ministries

Dust storm hits Delhi-NCR, maximum temperature reaches 41.2 degrees Celsius

A strong dust storm hit several parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday night, the weather department said. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), The city is experiencing a change in the weather due to the impact of a new western disturbance. Delhiites breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday as the scorching heat took a slight break with the maximum temperature dropping from 44 degrees Celsius a day ago to 41.2 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal, according to the weather department. The minimum temperature settled at 24.6 degrees Celsius, three notches below the normal while the relative humidity oscillated between 39 per cent and 57 per cent, according to the IMD bulletin. While Safdarjung, the city's primary weather station, noted a high of 41.2 degrees Celsius, Delhi's other weather stations such as Najafgarh and Narela recorded maximum temperatures of 44.4 degrees Celsius and 42.8 degrees Celsius, respectively. The Aya Nagar station noted a high of 43.2 degrees Celsi

Heatwave spurs eye stroke cases: Know the symptoms and prevention tips

Amid the scorching heat, cases of eye strokes are rising rapidly causing partial or complete blindness. Here are the signs, symptoms and prevention tips to protect your eyes during this period

Heatwave: Odisha records 45 deaths in last 24 hours, toll hits 141

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast said heatwave conditions are likely to continue in five western districts of Bargarh, Balangir, Nuapada, Sonepur, and Kalahandi till Wednesday

'Avoid ordering during peak afternoon': Zomato asks customers amid heatwave

With many parts of the nation experiencing a prolonged heatwave, Zomato has asked its customers to avoid ordering food during peak afternoon hours unless absolutely necessary

India sizzles at 50 degrees Celsius: A look at world record temperatures

Multiple cities in India recorded their highest maximum temperatures of the season on Tuesday, the weather body said, naming Rajasthan's Churu as the warmest district so far

56 deaths due to heat stroke recorded in last 3 months: Health ministry

India has recorded 56 deaths from 24,849 suspected cases of heat stroke between March and May, according to data by the Union Health Ministry. According to the data compiled by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), 46 of these deaths were recorded in May alone (till May 30). Between May 1 and 30, 19,189 suspected heat stroke cases were reported in the country, it said. The data does not include deaths from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi and the final numbers are expected to be higher, a source said. Heatwave conditions have gripped large swathes of the country. India on Friday alone reported at least 40 suspected heat-related deaths, 25 of them of staff deployed on Lok Sabha poll duty in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. According to officials, heat-related deaths were reported from Odisha (10), Bihar (8), Jharkhand (4) and Uttar Pradesh (1) on Thursday also. Rajasthan has reported at least five heat-related deaths so far. According to health ministry data, Madhya Pradesh saw 1

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