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Delhi dust storm: Strong winds leave three dead, 23 injured in Delhi

At least two people were killed and 23 injured in storm-related incidents as strong winds uprooted trees, electricity poles and led to portions of walls collapsing across Delhi. Power was also disrupted in many areas as the dust storm swept the national capital late Friday night. According to officials, they received 152 calls, including 130 made to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), regarding incidents of uprooting of trees, electricity poles and hoardings. They said 55 calls were also received about collapse of portions of buildings and structures in the city. Additionally, the officials said that 202 calls were received regarding power disruptions during the storms in the national capital, the officials said. Nine flights were also diverted at the Delhi airport late Friday evening due to bad weather, an official said.

IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms across country after dust storm in Delhi

On Friday night, Delhi Police received 152 calls related to tree uprooting, 55 calls related to building damage, and 202 calls related to power disruption

Dust storm, strong winds in Delhi; 9 flights diverted due to bad weather

Dust storm, strong winds and rain swept parts of the national capital on Friday, and nine flights were diverted from the Delhi airport late in the evening due to bad weather, officials said. Some of the flights were diverted from the airport to Jaipur, an official said. Issuing an advisory for the dust storm, the MeT department urged the people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Residents are urged to stay indoors, secure their windows and doors and refrain from unnecessary travel," the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in the advisory. The IMD asked people to seek safe shelters and avoid cover under trees. The Delhi Traffic Police have issued a traffic alert on Dharam Marg and Janakpuri after a road at B2 Janakpuri was blocked by a large broken tree. In a post on X, the traffic police said asked commuters to avoid the stretch. There were multiple reports of trees falling in different areas due to the strong winds in the city. The weather department had ear

Windy surprise: Sudden, huge sandstorm hits Delhi; 'stay indoors,' says IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that this might be followed by light rain, offering much-needed relief for the city

IMD weather update: Heatwave reigns, rainfall prediction in many states

According to IMD, heatwave conditions are expected to lessen over East India and south Peninsular India from today onwards. Meanwhile, Northeast is anticipated to observe heavy rains

Delhi records hottest day of year so far as temperature touches 41.1 deg C

This significant uptick in temperature, surpassing the seasonal average by two notches, sets a new benchmark for the national capital this summer

Indians prepare for summer travel despite heat waves, soaring fares: Report

IMD expects May 2024 to record a higher than normal number of heat wave days in various parts of the country

Weather update: Delhi temp at 41 degrees, IMD predicts rain in other states

Indian weather update: Delhi's temperature surged to 41 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The weather department predicts heavy rainfall with lighting and thunderstorms in several states

How is Delhi escaping heat wave while the rest of the country is suffering?

The IMD scientist said that the weatherman will keep tracking developments over Haryana and south Rajasthan for the next two weeks for a possible heat wave occurrence

Here are the hottest cities in India right now. Is yours on the list?

The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings of severe heat waves across multiple regions till May 5 as temperatures soar across the country

IMD weather 2024 today: Heatwave in many states, rainfall in Northeast

Today, May 2, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heatwave warning to several states and an orange alert in five north-eastern states for heavy rainfall

Northern plains, central India to have high number of heat wave days: IMD

Above normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country in May and a significantly high number of heat wave days are expected over northern plains, central region and adjoining areas of peninsular India, IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said on Wednesday. Around 8-11 heat wave days are likely over south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada and Gujarat region in May, India Meteorological Department's Director General Mohapatra told a press conference. The remaining parts of Rajasthan, east Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Chhattisgarh, interior Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, north interior Karnataka and Telangana may record five-seven heat wave days in the month, he said. Normally, northern plains, central India and adjoining areas of peninsular India experience around three days of heat wave in May. Above normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country in May,

IMD weather forecast today: Heatwave in 11 states, rainfall in north-east

IMD has given heatwave warnings for 11 states and anticipated heavy showers over north-eastern states until May 5. Severe to moderate heatwave likely in WB, Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand till May 2

IMD issues heatwave alert, predicts record-breaking 2024 temperatures

IMD issued 'red alert' for West Bengal, Odisha till month-end, 'orange alert' for sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Bihar, and interior Karnataka

2024 can be the warmest year ever recorded warns IMD as heatwaves spread

May is anticipated to bring heat wave conditions to Central and North Western India, attributed partially to the ongoing El Nino phenomenon

Monsoon forecast bodes well, may ease inflation concerns, says report

India's food inflation, which accounts for nearly half of the overall consumer price basket, rose 8.52 per cent in March, compared with a 8.66 per cent rise in February

Vegetable prices show mixed trends in Delhi despite heatwave rise

IMD warns heatwave to continue over east and peninsular India for next five days

India faced double wrath of heatwave and water disasters in 2023: WMO

Asia remained the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate, and water-related hazards in 2023

Intense heat wave in east India to continue for another five days: IMD

The intense heat wave scorching large parts of east India will continue for another five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. The ongoing spell of heat wave, the second this month, is broiling parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Bihar. Heatwave conditions have been prevailing in Odisha since April 15 and the Gangetic West Bengal since April 17, according to the MeT department. In a statement, the MD said heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are expected in parts of West Bengal, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand during the next five days. High humidity could add to people's inconvenience in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, West Bengal and Bihar, it said. Substantially high night temperatures are likely in east Madhya Pradesh on April 22 and April 23. High night temperatures are considered dangerous because the body doesn't get the chance to cool down. Increasing nighttime heat is

Odisha declares summer vacation for schools as heatwave grips states

IMD predicts heatwave conditions in Odisha, Bengal, and Jharkhand, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh until April 26; possibility of light rainfall in eastern states