Summer

Delhi records hottest day of 2026 as IMD warns of heatwave across India

Delhi recorded its highest temperature of the season at 42.8 degrees Celsius as IMD warns of continued heatwave conditions across north and central India

From ice cream to mangoes: Summer heat fires up quick commerce sales

As temperatures soar, quick commerce (qcom) platforms are witnessing sharp growth in categories linked to cooling, hydration, and seasonal food

Heat, sweat, spend: The new summer skincare economy

India's harsh summers are turning skincare from a routine into a necessity, pushing consumers to spend more on protection, hydration and comfort in increasingly extreme weather conditions

Mercury set to rise across India; temperatures in Delhi may hit 40°C

IMD flags rising temperatures across India with heatwave alerts in several states, even as parts of northeast, northwest and south gear up for rainfall and thunderstorms in coming days

Summer flight approvals moderated after IndiGo disruption in Dec: Report

Airlines will be operating lesser number of flights in the current summer schedule as the civil aviation authorities decided to be 'little more moderate" in approving the number of services in the backdrop of IndiGo's massive operational disruptions last December. A highly-placed source said the civil aviation ministry and regulator DGCA do not want a situation similar to what happened at IndiGo in December last year. The summer schedules of the airline have been approved after taking into consideration the availability of aircraft, pilots and other aspects, the source said. In the domestic summer schedule, airlines are set to operate at least 10 per cent less flights compared to the number flights flown during the same period a year ago. Aviation watchdog DGCA has published the domestic flights summer schedule, which is from March 29 to October 24, for nine scheduled airlines. During the 2025 summer schedule, there were 25,610 weekly flights and this time, a 10 per cent reduction

Despite headwinds, air-conditioner growth to remain healthy this summer

Strong summer demand, low base and inventory push to support AC growth despite price hikes, raw material inflation and evolving energy efficiency norms

Delhi wakes up to rain, thunderstorms, temperatures likely to drop

The weather department has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and the possibility of hailstorms in Delhi over the next two days

Delhi's peak power demand expected to cross 9,000 MW this summer

Delhi is expected to witness a significant rise in electricity demand this summer, with peak levels likely to cross 9,000 MW, officials said on Thursday. According to the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) figures, last year, Delhi's peak power demand was 8,442 MW. A BSES spokesperson said that peak power demand in BRPL discom areas of South and West Delhi, which clocked 3,798 MW demand last summer, is expected to reach around 3,997 MW this summer. On the other hand, in the BYPL discom area of East and Central Delhi, the peak power demand, which peaked at 1,824 MW last summer, is expected to touch around 1,991 MW this year. Delhi's peak power demand breached the 7,000 MW mark for the first time peaking at 7,016 MW - in 2018. The expected demand of over 9,000 MW represents an increase of over 300 per cent over the peak power demand of 2,879 MW in 2002. Based on current demand growth trends, Delhi's peak power demand is likely to cross the 10,000 MW mark by around 2028-2029, depend

Kerala allocates ₹1 crore each to districts for summer mitigation

The Kerala government on Tuesday decided to allocate Rs 1 crore each to district collectors to strengthen measures to deal with summer-related challenges across the state. The decision was taken at a meeting on summer disaster mitigation chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Officials have been asked to remain vigilant about issues such as drought, drinking water shortages, wildlife attacks, lightning, heat-related health problems and fire incidents during the coming months, a CMO release said here. The chief minister directed that district-level preparedness meetings be held and local bodies prepare heat action plans. A model plan has already been prepared by Moodadi grama panchayat in Kozhikode district, and other local self-government institutions have been asked to follow a similar approach. Authorities have also been asked to conduct a wide public awareness campaign on heat safety. The health department will start special heat clinics, while primary health centres will

Early summer conditions grip most parts of India as temperatures rise

Early summer-like conditions are emerging across large parts of India as temperatures rise above seasonal averages, with the IMD warning of warmer days ahead

Early summer sets in as daytime temperatures soar across much of India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has cautioned that maximum temperatures are likely to stay 4-6 degrees Celsius above normal in many parts of the country on most days this week

Most parts of India to see above-normal heatwave days March-May: IMD

Above-normal heatwave days are expected over most parts of the country between March and May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Saturday. These parts include West Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, southern and eastern Maharashtra, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of north Karnataka and north Tamil Nadu. "During the MarchAprilMay (MAM) season, the increased likelihood of heatwave conditions may pose significant risks to public health, water resources, power demand, and essential services, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, outdoor workers, and individuals with pre-existing medical conditions," IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said at a press conference here. During March, however, maximum temperatures are likely to be normal to below normal over many parts of the country, except northeast and east India, and some part

Rising temperatures to drive 30% growth in Mother Dairy's summer sales

As summer approaches with a steady rise in temperatures, Mother Dairy on Wednesday said it expects 30 per cent growth across key categories such as ice creams, curd, and dairy beverages. "With an early onset and a steady rise in temperatures, this year's summer season looks promising for the industry as a whole. We anticipate upwards of 30% growth across key categories such as ice creams, curd, dairy beverages, etc. and are fully geared to meet this surge with enhanced capacities, a robust cold chain, and early asset mobilisation," Mother Dairy Deputy Managing Director Jayatheertha Chary said in a statement. He said, innovation and product localisation are at the heart of our summer plans across both ice cream and fresh dairy portfolios. The wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) highlighted that consumers can look forward to around 30 new offerings - from an industry-first 2-in-1 Matka and Tubs, indulgent Premium Cups and Cones in exciting flavours,

Beverage, ice-cream companies warm up early with capacity expansion

Companies prepare for summer demand after last year's weather disruption

Paris Agreement may help India see 30 fewer hot days every year: Study

India could experience 30 fewer extremely hot days each year, while the world on average could avoid 57 such days if countries meet their emission-cutting pledges under the 2015 Paris Agreement and limit global warming to 2.6 degrees Celsius this century, according to a new study published on Thursday. The analysis by Climate Central and World Weather Attribution said the global accord, which completes 10 years this year, is steering the world toward a safer climate but warned that the current pace of action is not enough. Even at 2.6 degrees Celsius, scientists caution, future generations will face dangerous heat, severe health risks and growing inequality unless countries move faster to phase out fossil fuels. The study found that at 4 degrees Celsius of warming, the level scientists projected before the Paris Agreement, the world would face an average of 114 hot days per year. If countries meet their current pledges and limit warming to 2.6 degrees Celsius, that number could dro

World's major cities see 26% increase in extreme hot days: Study

The world's major cities are now experiencing a quarter more very hot days every year on average than they did three decades ago, according to a new analysis published on Tuesday. Researchers at the UK-based International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) examined temperature data from 43 key cities, including the 40 most populous capitals, dating back to 1994. They found that the number of days above 35 degrees Celsius (very hot days) in these cities rose by 26 per cent over the 31-year period, climbing from an average of 1,062 annually between 1994 and 2003 to 1,335 between 2015 and 2024. Delhi, one of the cities where the population has grown by at least half since 2013, is among those facing worsening heat stress. The analysis warns that residents of informal settlements in cities such as Delhi are particularly vulnerable to sustained high temperatures because of poor housing and infrastructure. The study shows 2024 recorded the highest number of very hot days,

Highways baking at 70 degrees C hint at scorching summer across China, US

Weeks before the official start of the Northern Hemisphere's summer, signs are emerging that the coming months will be blistering in North America, Europe and Asia

Milk markets stare at a dry patch as summers kick in earlier than usual

Summer is usually when liquid milk supplies go down and the reliance on skimmed milk powder (SMP) stocks increases; however, lower production during winters mean SMP may also be in short supply

April illnesses: 5 tips to avoid getting cold and cough this summer

Unseasonal spike in coughs, colds, and sore throats has left everyone in India puzzled. Experts weigh in on the surprising surge in infections despite the warm weather

April-June expected to be hotter than usual, more heatwave days likely: IMD

The prices of perishable food items could also be affected if temperatures rise unusually high during the summer months