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Kerala to receive heavy rainfall; IMD issues red alert for May 19, 20

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala in the coming days and issued a red alert in some districts of the state for May 19 and 20. The IMD issued the red alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts of the state for May 19 and 20. Additionally, an orange alert was issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, and Ernakulam for those two days. The weather department further issued an orange alert in nine districts for May 21 and said some of them were likely to receive rains similar to that of a red alert. It also predicted that thunderstorms with lightning, accompanied by gusty winds, were very likely to occur at one or two places in Kerala between May 19 and 22. For Saturday, it issued an orange alert in Pathanamthitta, Idukki and Malappuram districts. A red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rain of over 20 cm in 24 hours, while an orange alert means very heavy rain (6 cm to 20 cm). A yellow alert .

Delhi's Najafgarh registers 47.4 degrees Celsius on Fri, hottest in country

The national capital on Saturday morning recorded a minimum temperature of 27.1 degrees Celsius, 0.6 notch above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). On Friday, Delhi witnessed 47.4 degrees Celsius in Najafgarh, making it the hottest place in the country. The weather department has predicted partly cloudy sky, heatwave and strong surface wind during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 44 degrees Celsius. Heatwave conditions occur when the maximum temperature is 4.5 degrees or more above the normal temperature, reaching at least 45 degrees Celsius, according to the Met department. The humidity level was 39 per cent at 8.30 am. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the 'poor' category with a reading of 248 at 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401

Climate change likely to intensify India heat wave, says scientists

Night-time temperatures are unlikely to fall below 34 degree celcius for the period, making this event 'particularly alarming'

IMD today weather 2024: Prediction of rainfall, heatwaves in several states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) from May 16 to May 18 has anticipated heatwave conditions for different northern and northwestern states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi

IMD weather today: Delhi temperature to touch 44 degree Celsius this week

Heatwave conditions are anticipated to impact northern India this week. Also the IMD has predicted rainfall alongside thunderstorms in several parts of India

IMD weather today: Rainfall, severe dusty winds bring down temp in Mumbai

Mumbai is witnessing a relief from the scorching heat after heavy rains and gusty winds lashed the city on Monday afternoon. Severe winds brought the city to a standstill

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

IMD weather update: Yellow alert for heavy showers across many cities

The IMD on Friday said light rains joined by hailstorms and breezes are likely going to hit Pune and Mumbai in the following 24 hours. Heatwave might go on over certain parts of northern India

IMD weather today: Heatwave in many states, showers and hailstorms alert

The India Meteorological Department has warned of heatwave conditions in two states today, May 9; rains and hailstorms in other places. The IMD has also anticipated downpour for Delhi this week

IMD weather today: 3 states to experience heatwave, rainfall in some places

The Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast indicates no respite from high temperatures in at least 3 states where in the following 15 days, both daytime and morning temperatures are expected to rise

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

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

IMD weather forecast today: Heatwave alert in India till May 5 and more

IMD predicts severe heatwave conditions in a few Indian states till May 5, with light rainfall in many states. During the week, heatwave to to severe heatwave conditions are likely in certain areas

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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 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 heat wave red alert in Andhra, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha

Prolonged heat wave conditions could strain power grids and lead to water shortages in certain parts of India

IMD predicts severe heatwave till May 1, check full weather forecast

The IMD predicts severe heatwave conditions on May 1 and similar conditions will persist over the South Peninsular region in the coming five days

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