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Traces of rain in parts of Delhi, max temperature settles at 36.8 deg C

Traces of rainfall were witnessed in parts of Delhi on Saturday where the maximum temperature settled at 36.8 degree Celsius, a notch below the average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal. According to the IMD, light to moderate rain would occur over and adjoining areas of isolated places in west and southwest Delhi (Mundaka, Jafarpur) during next two hours. The weatherman has forecast a generally cloudy sky with the possibility of light rain or drizzle and a dust storm accompanied by gust winds on Sunday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 37 and 21 degrees Celsius respectively. The relative humidity oscillated between 44 per cent and 28 per cent. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the "moderate" (146) category around 7 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 a

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Thunderstorm, rain to provide relief from heat in Delhi, temp to drop

A spell of light rain is predicted to provide some relief from the heat in Delhi and bring down the maximum temperature by two to three degrees Celsius. Delhi's primary weather station, the Safdarjung Observatory, registered a minimum temperature of 23.6 degrees Celsius, two notches higher than normal. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 38 degrees Celsius. Delhi had recorded a maximum temperature of 40.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. This was the fourth consecutive day that the maximum temperature settled above 40 degrees Celsius here. Parts of the capital reeled under heatwave conditions for the third consecutive day on Tuesday. The threshold for a heatwave is met when the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius in the plains, at least 37 degrees Celsius in coastal areas, and at least 30 degrees Celsius in hilly regions, and the departure from normal is at least 4.5 degrees Celsius. Earlier this month, the MeT office predicted above-nor

Mercury soars in Kerala with record power use of 100 mn units on Apr 17

Kerala has been experiencing searing heat for the past few days with Palakkad district recording the highest maximum temperature of 39.7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. As the mercury rises, the daily electricity consumption in Kerala has touched 100.35 million units (mu) on April 17, a new record for the state as per the state electricity board. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) said this was the third day this month that the consumption has crossed the 100 million units mark, a first in the history of the state. Consumption crossed the 100 million unit mark for the first time on April 13, a senior KSEB official told PTI. "Last year, the highest consumption was around 96 million units on April 28. That mark was crossed in the last week itself," the official said. KSEB, however, said that even though the state was witnessing record consumption, the situation was manageable as electricity was available from the power exchange at affordable rate. The official also said the wate

Garment factories in Bangladesh at increased fire risk as temperatures soar

A severe heat wave, with temperatures touching 42 degrees Celsius, is sweeping parts of Bangladesh and is likely to continue, according to the Met Office

Delhi records minimum temp of 22.5 deg C, city to witness partly cloudy sky

The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 22.5 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning, a notch above the normal, as the weather department forecast a partly cloudy sky later in the day. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 41 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department. The relative humidity was recorded at 37 per cent at 8:30 am. The weatherman has forecast a partly cloudy sky later in the day on Tuesday. Heatwave conditions persisted in parts of Delhi for the second consecutive day on Monday, with some weather stations recording maximum temperatures at least five degrees Celsius above normal. The Safdarjung Observatory registered a maximum temperature of 40.6 degrees Celsius, four notches higher than normal, on Monday. It was the third consecutive day when the maximum temperature settled above 40 degrees Celsius here. In 2022, Delhi recorded its second hottest April since 1951 with a monthly average maximum temperature of 40.2 degree

Delhi braces for heatwave as temp soar to season's highest at 39.4 deg C

The IMD has issued a 'yellow' alert for Saturday

Warm day likely in Delhi with the max temp at 39 deg C, says Met office

Delhi is likely to witness a warm day with the maximum temperature expected to settle around 39 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday. The sky will remain clear throughout the day, the Met office said. The minimum temperature settled at 20 degrees Celsius, it added. At 8.30 am, the relative humidity in the national capital was recorded at 46 per cent. According to SAFAR data, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the 'poor' category at 280 around 9 am. 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 and 500 'severe'.

Avoid assembly in afternoons: Delhi Govt issues guidelines to schools

"As the daytime temperature in Delhi crosses more than 40 degrees Celsius during the summer season this is detrimental to the health of the children and adolescents studying in schools," it read

Summer vacation in Bengal schools preponed by 3 weeks due to intense heat

The summer vacation in West Bengal government-run and aided schools will begin from May 2 instead of the earlier schedule of May 24 in the wake of sweltering heat across the state, a senior official said on Wednesday. An official notification in this regard is, however, yet to be issued. "Due to the intense heat, a decision has been taken to reschedule the summer vacations. It will now start from May 2. The decision was taken on the insistence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee," the official told PTI. Later, when Education Minister Bratya Basu was asked by reporters about the development, he replied in the affirmative. According to the India Meteorological Department, heat wave conditions will persist in West Bengal during the weekend. The districts of Bankura, Purulia, Paschim Medinipur, Paschim Bardhaman and Birbhum will experience hot and dry weather and the temperature may increase by 2-4 degrees, the Met Department said.

Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable launches over 15 products for summer 2023

Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd on Tuesday said it has launched more than 15 new products for the summer season this year. The new product line-up for this year includes a ready-to-consume custard, two cold coffees and more than 10 ice cream variants. In addition, the company has enriched its Nutrifit curd offering with Vitamins A & D, Mother Dairy said in a statement. The newly introduced range will be available across major markets of the company through both traditional and new-age distribution channels. Manish Bandlish, Managing Director of Mother Dairy, said, "Given the diversity and evolution being witnessed in the needs and preferences of our consumers, we have embarked upon a journey to tap into new product spaces and categories." In the next three years, he said the company aims to introduce more than 100 new products in order to reaffirm its position as one of the leading and consumer-centric dairy players in the industry. Mother Dairy is one of the leading milk

Maximum temperature in Delhi likely to soar to 35 degrees Celsius

Delhiites woke up to a pleasant Monday morning with the minimum temperature settling at 15.7 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average. The relative humidity at 8.30 am was 52 per cent. The weather office has forecast partly cloudy skies for the day with the maximum temperature expected to hover around 35 degrees Celsius. Delhi's air quality index stood at 194 at 9.10 am. The AQI of neighbouring Gurgaon was 183, Faridabad 159, Ghaziabad 192, Noida 190 and Greater Noida 227. 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 and 500 severe.

Delhi temperature six notches below season's average, at min of 14.1 deg C

Delhiites woke up to a pleasant morning on Saturday as the minimum temperature in the national capital settled at 14.1 degrees Celsius, six notches below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The relative humidity at 8:30 am was 49 per cent. The IMD has predicted clear skies for the day which could turn partly cloudy towards the afternoon or evening. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 34 degrees Celsius, the IMD said. Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the 'moderate' (159) category around 8 am. 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 and 500 'severe'.

Prices of dairy products likely to remain firm on account of higher demand

A spurt in demand for dairy products amid an almost stagnant milk output in the last one year has led to tight supply situations and elevated prices, industry experts said, and warned that rates may remain firm this summer. The Centre, along with National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), is monitoring the supply-demand gap in dairy products and will take a decision on imports depending on the situation. India is the world's largest milk producer. The output stood at 221 million tonne in 2021-22, up 6.25 per cent from 208 million tonne in the previous year. However, the production in 2022-23 is estimated to remain flat or witness slight growth. While announcing the monetary policy, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said, "milk prices are also likely to remain firm going into the summer season due to tight demand-supply balance and fodder cost pressures". The RBI governor had also pointed out that consumer price inflation has increased since December 2022, driven by price press

Delhi temperature remains below season's average at min of 17.4 deg C

The national capital on Friday recorded a minimum temperature of 17.4 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department. The weather office has predicted mainly clear sky for the day and a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity at 8:30 am was recorded at 57 per cent. The overall air quality index (AQI) at 9 am was in the moderate category at 114, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). 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 and 500 "severe".

Min temp in Delhi settles below season's average at 15.9 degrees C

The minimum temperature in the national capital on Wednesday settled at 15.9 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, according to an Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) bulletin. With mainly clear skies, the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 32 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity at 8.30 am was 69 per cent, the bulletin added. As per the data from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 11 am stood in the moderate category at 126. 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 and 500 "severe". According to a bulletin by the ministry of earth sciences, air quality is likely to remain in the moderate category from April 6 to April 8.

Sunny morning in Delhi, maximum temperature likely to hover around 32 deg C

Delhiites woke up to a sunny morning with the minimum temperature settling two notches below the season's average at 16.8 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. At 8.30 am, the relative humidity stood at 75 per cent. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 32 degrees Celsius. The weather office has forecast mainly clear skies that will turn partly cloudy towards the afternoon.

Most parts of India to witness above-normal temperatures from Apr-Jun: IMD

Most of India, barring parts of northwest and peninsular region, is expected to experience above-normal maximum temperatures from April to June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. It said above-normal heatwave days are predicted in most parts of central, east and northwest India during this period. "A significantly higher number of heatwave days are predicted over parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana," IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mahapatra said in a virtual press conference. "During the 2023 hot weather season (April to June), most parts of the country are expected to experience above-normal maximum temperatures, except for south peninsular India and some parts of northwest India where normal to below-normal maximum temperatures are likely," the IMD said. Normal to above-normal minimum temperatures are very likely over most parts of the country, barring some areas in northe

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Power challenge: Summer comes at a price for discoms as energy bills soar

Increase in cost has pushed states to seek tariff hike in the range of 15-30%