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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

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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

Intense heatwave grips India with temp between 40 to 46 degrees Celsius

A searing heatwave gripped parts of India on Saturday, with maximum temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Celsius to 46 degrees Celsius in many areas. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heatwave to severe heatwave conditions prevailed in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal during the day. This ongoing heatwave affecting parts of Odisha, Jharkhand, and Gangetic West Bengal is the second heatwave spell this month. The first spell scorched parts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat. On Saturday, maximum temperatures at some places were recorded seven to eight degrees above normal. Baripada and Boudh in Odisha recorded a maximum temperature of 45.2 degrees Celsius, Midnapore and Bankura in West Bengal recorded 44.5 degrees Celsius and 44.6 degrees Celsius, respectively. Daltonganj and Jamshedpur in Jharkhand registered 43.6 degrees Celsius and 43.5 degrees Celsius, respectively, while Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh reported 43 ...

IMD weather update today: Heatwave alert, rainfall forecast in these states

The IMD has estimated heatwave conditions in six states and anticipated rains in eight north-Indian states over the following couple of days. The IMD also gave a yellow alert in Maharashtra

Global meteorologists meet to save radio frequency bands for observations

As the WMO stepped up coordinated efforts to ensure the protection of radio frequency bands -- vital for weather forecasts and life-saving early warnings -- India has emphasised on the need for frequent upper-air instruments intercomparisons. An Indian delegation is attending the third session of the World Meteorological Organisation's (WMO) Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information systems (INFCOM), held in Geneva from April 15 to 19. "The Indian delegation emphasised the need for frequent upper-air instruments intercomparison and offered a proposal of holding the next intercomparison in India. INFCOM President and WMO Secretariat appreciated the proposal," said a post on X by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday. Upper-air instruments include radiosonde that go up to 22-35 kilometres in the air to measure temperatures, air pressure, humidity and wind; and pilot balloons that go up to 5-6 kilometres for wind speed and direction. Both operate and a

Above-normal rains may flood some areas: IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

I think from the meteorological point of view, it is good news and gives confidence on the monsoon, which is crucial for agriculture and water resources, says Mohapatra

India likely to experience above-normal rainfall this monsoon, says IMD

Last week, private weather forecasting agency Skymet also said that cumulative all India southwest monsoon this year could be 'normal' at 102 per cent of the LPA

India likely to experience above-normal rainfall this monsoon: IMD

India is likely to experience above-normal cumulative rainfall in the 2024 monsoon season with La Nina conditions likely to set in by August-September, the IMD has said on Monday. However, normal cumulative rainfall does not guarantee uniform temporal and spatial distribution of rain across the country, with climate change further increasing the variability of the rain-bearing system. Climate scientists say the number of rainy days is declining while heavy rain events (more rain over a short period) are increasing, leading to frequent droughts and floods. Based on data between 1951-2023, India experienced above-normal rainfall in the monsoon season on nine occasions when La Nina followed an El Nino event, India Meteorological Department chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra told a press conference here. India is likely to see above-normal rainfall in the four-month monsoon season (June to September) with cumulative rainfall rainfall estimated at 106 percent of the long-period average (87 cm),

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IMD weather forecast today: Odisha to see temperature rise of 4-6 degrees

IMD forecasts a sudden surge in daytime temperatures in Odisha because of dry air and high solar insolation. Interior regions to observe temperatures between 40-42 degrees Celsius