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Heatwave aggravates, mercury crosses 46 deg C mark in many parts of India

A torrid heatwave send temperatures soaring across large swathes of the country on Friday, with Banda in east Uttar Pradesh logging a record high of 47.4 degrees Celsius. The mercury breached the 46-degree Celsius mark in several places such as Allahabad (46.8 degrees Celsius) and Jhansi (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Uttar Pradesh; Sports Complex (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Delhi; Ganganagar (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Rajasthan; Nowgong (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Madhya Pradesh; and Maharashtra's Chandrapur (46.4 degrees Celsius). Gurugram recorded an all-time high of 45.9 degrees Celsius. Delhi's Safdarjung Observatory, the national capital's base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 43.5 degrees Celsius for the second day on the trot. It is the highest maximum temperature for a day in April in 12 years in the city. Delhi had recorded a maximum temperature of 43.7 degrees Celsius on April 18, 2010. Amid the intense heatwave, India's peak power demand reached an all-time high of 204

Delhi records 2nd hottest April in 72 years with avg temp at 40 deg C

Delhi recorded its second hottest April in 72 years with a monthly average maximum temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius, the IMD said

Heatwave to intensify in next five days in several parts of country: IMD

The ongoing heatwave sweeping through vast swathes of the country will intensify in the next five days, with the IMD issuing an "orange" alert for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and parts of Maharashtra

Heat wave disrupts industrial activity as power demand soars in India

Extreme heat continued to scorch large swathes of south Asia this week, offering no reprieve after the hottest March on record in India

Maximum temperature in Delhi likely to climb to 43 degrees today

The national capital on Thursday witnessed a warm morning as the weather office predicted a heatwave in the region during the day with the maximum temperature likely to touch 43 degrees Celsius.

Max temp to rise by 2 degrees C in next 3 days over Northwest India: IMD

Very light isolated rainfall with dust storms/thunderstorms is likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh on April 29 and over Rajasthan on both April 29 and 30

Normal to above normal rainfall for southwest monsoon: SASCOF forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had recently announced its stage I forecast for southwest monsoon and said rainfall is likely to be normal over most parts of the country

IMD warns of extreme heat in Delhi, temp rises by 2-3 deg C in most parts

Amid a punishing heatwave building up in northwest India, Delhi saw a jump of two to three degrees Celsius in the maximum temperature at most places on Wednesday.

What is heat wave and does India have a strategy to deal with it? Know here

Here is all you need to know about heat wave and what should be the preventive measures.

Min temp in Delhi 24.9 deg C, IMD predicts spell of heatwave from April 28

According to the weather department, the relative humidity in the city at 8.30 am was 37 per cent. The weatherman has predicted a mainly clear sky during the day

Maximum temperature likely to settle around 40 degree C in Delhi: IMD

The national capital on Saturday morning recorded a minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, the India Meteorological Department said

Severe heat wave across Delhi-NCR; April 19 warmest in last 11 years

Safdarjung, the base station for Delhi, recorded 42.6 degrees Celsius, higesht for April in last 11 years between 2012 and 2022, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said

Delhi may witness heatwave conditions during day; max temp at 42 degrees

The national capital is likely to witness heatwave conditions during the day, with the maximum temperature settling around 42 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday.

'Normal' monsoon this year expected to douse some inflationary flames

Healthy and well-spread rains will repose faith in the country's economy which faces ever increasing risk of 'Stagflation' due to high global commodities' costs.

Delhi records minimum temperature of 23.7 degree, heat waves unlikely: IMD

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 23.7 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal, on Friday, according to the India Meteorological Department.

Southwest monsoon over entire country expected to be 'normal' in 2022: IMD

Earlier this week, private weather forecasting agency Skymet had said the southwest monsoon in 2022 was expected to be 'normal' at 98 per cent of the LPA

Heat wave conditions in isolated pockets likely after April 15: IMD

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a fall in maximum temperatures is likely over parts of northwest India by nearly 2 degrees Celsius during next 24 hours

Spell of heatwave ends in northwest, temperature to drop 2-3 degrees: IMD

The major spell of heatwave in northwest India has come to an end and the temperature is likely to decrease by two to three degrees due to the increased presence of clouds, said senior Scientist at India Meteorological Department RK Jenamani.Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Jenamani said, "The major spell of the heatwave is over. The heatwave will remit from tomorrow in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. The impact of the heatwave was most seen in Delhi on April 9, 10, and 11. It was the highest in the first 15 days in the last 72 years. In Delhi, the heatwave remained for nearly 13 days."He further said, "Due to the increased presence of clouds over Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan & Haryana, the temperature will decrease by 2-3°C and heatwave will remit. Delhi will have wind and cloud conditions. Predicted western disturbance is already showing effects over north-western India," he added."All India temperature was the highest

Heatwave broils north Indian plains, some respite likely over next 3 days

Delhi on Monday recorded a maximum temperature of 42.6 degrees Celsius, seven notches above normal and the highest in April in five years, IMD data showed

Delhi records heatwave for 4th day on trot, no respite till Tuesday: IMD

The Met office has issued an 'orange' alert warning of a severe heatwave in the city for Monday