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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

Record 52.9 deg C in Delhi's Mungeshpur was 'error in sensor': IMD

The IMD further said that the heatwave conditions will reduce during the next 2-3 days

IMD weather today: Heatwave in 6 states; monsoon to hit Kerala soon

The IMD has also given a 'red' alert for heavy rainfall in the northeastern states. The IMD also says some relief from the heatwave is expected after three days because of a western disturbance

At 49.9 degrees Celsius, Delhi sees record-breaking maximum temperature

Mungeshpur, Najafgarh and Narela, have recorded temperatures of 49.9 degrees Celsius, 49.8 degrees Celsius, and 49.9 degrees Celsius, respectively, facing severe heatwave conditions

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

IMD weather: Delhi on heatwave red alert, heavy rain in many states today

As per IMD, red alert has been issued in Delhi for the next four days; on the other hand, monsoon will cover the areas of Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in five days

Rain-fed areas likely to receive 'above-normal' monsoon, says IMD

Says heatwave in North to abate by month-end; monsoon may hit Kerala in 5 days

Cyclonic storm Remal: Heavy rain lashes Tripura, 11 flights cancelled

Heavy rain lashed Tripura on Monday under the influence of cyclonic storm Remal while 11 flights were cancelled from Agartala airport due to bad weather, officials said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red alert in two districts Sepahijala and Gumati and an orange alert in the remaining six districts in view of the possible impact of cyclone Remal, they said. "Tripura received average rainfall of 40.73 mm on Monday with West Tripura district recording the highest of 59.50 mm. There is no report of any substantial damage or loss of life from any district except uprooting of trees and blockade of roads," said an official of the Revenue department. "Altother 11 flights to and from MBB Airport here have been cancelled on Monday due to cyclone Remal. One Agartala-Delhi flight was diverted to Guwahati airport because the wind speed was more than the normal range," MBB airport director K C Meena told PTI. "The NFR had cancelled a few trains for Monday and Tuesday

Goldman Sachs ups India 2024 GDP forecast to 6.7%; sees RBI rate cut in Q4

RBI's MPC has sounded caution on sticky food inflation, Goldman Sachs says, owing to supply-side disruptions due to the ongoing hot weather conditions in many parts of India

Above normal rainfall likely this monsoon; to boost economic growth: IMD

Above average rains will help India, which depends heavily on the summer rains for its farm output, boost agriculture and overall economic growth

Cyclone Remal update: IMD issues red alert in Tripura; 3 injured in Kolkata

Updates on Cyclone Remal: At least seven people died in Bangladesh, and millions were left without power. Services begin to resume as reports of the cyclone weakening emerge

IMD issues 'red alert' for North India, 'yellow' alert for Ladakh, Himachal

The meteorological department warns Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Western Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan are expected to experience 'heatwave to severe heatwave' conditions until May 28

Heavy rains cause damage to property in Kerala, yellow alert in 7 districts

Flood water entered houses, schools and shops located in low-lying areas of Kuttanad in coastal Alapuzha district

Min temp settles at 30.6 degrees in Delhi on polling day, no heat wave

The minimum temperature in Delhi settled four notches above normal at 30.6 degrees Celsius on Saturday as Delhiites stepped out to vote in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. The national capital is under a 'yellow' alert, according to the Met department. An India Meteorological Department (IMD) official told PTI, "No heat wave is forecast for the city. Isolated areas such as Najafgarh and Pusa might experience heatwave conditions." The official, however, cautioned that temperatures are expected to rise after Saturday. At 8.30 am, the humidity was recorded at 54 per cent. The IMD has predicted mainly clear skies with surface winds reaching speeds of 25 to 35 kilometres per hour during the day. It has also predicted a warm night at isolated places. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 44 degrees Celsius. Earlier this week, maximum temperatures in the national capital soared to about 45 degrees Celsius, prompting the Met office to issue 'red' and 'orange' war

IMD weather today: Heatwave alert for 3 states; rainfall warning in Kerala

The IMD issued a red alert for Delhi as a severe heatwave is anticipated in the national capital and other northern states on May 24. Heavy rainfall continues to affect parts of Kerala

Heatwave persists in large parts of India, Barmer sizzles at 48.8 degrees C

Large parts of India sweltered under a heat wave for the seventh day on the trot on Thursday, with the mercury soaring to 48.8 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan's Barmer, the highest temperature recorded in the country this year so far. Official data showed that at least 16 places in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh recorded maximum temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius or above on Thursday. The brutal heat wave will continue for at least five more days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. In Rajasthan, Churu logged a high of 47.4 degrees Celsius, Phalodi 47.8 degrees, and Jaisalmer 47.2 degrees. Maximum temperatures settled at 46.6 degrees in Madhya Pradesh's Guna, 45.9 degrees in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, 45 degrees in Uttar Pradesh's Orai, 45.4 degrees each in Punjab's Bathinda and Haryana's Sirsa. However, in Delhi, the maximum temperature dipped slightly on Thursday but remained around a notch above the normal for this time of the year. Th

Cyclone Remal to hit West Bengal, Bangladesh coasts by May 26 evening: IMD

Impact on monsoon progress 'not clear,' say experts

IMD weather today: Red alert for heatwave in north, rain to lash Kerala

On Thursday, May 23, the India Meteorological Department put out a red alert for five states i.e. Rajasthan, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh. These states are expected to experience a severe heatwave

Low pressure over Bay of Bengal: Fishermen warned against going in sea

The IMD has warned fishermen not to venture out into the sea and those out at sea to come back to the coast before May 23

Heatwave Update: 10 hottest cities in India; temperature to touch 48-degree

The heatwave situation is expected to persist in the country, the temperature is close to 48 degrees Celsius. No relief in sight, according to IMD