Page 6 - Summer
Delhi likely to see heatwave conditions; minimum temperature 19.9 degrees
The national capital is likely to witness heatwave conditions on Saturday, and the maximum temperature may settle around 42 degrees Celsius, according to the weather department.
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Delhi's temperature may settle around 40 deg today; heat wave likely: IMD
The national capital is likely to witness heat wave conditions on Friday and the maximum temperature may settle around 40 degrees Celsius, according to the weather department.
MP sizzles at 43-degree Celsius, no respite from heatwave in next few days
Heatwave continued in Madhya Pradesh on Monday as the average temperature in several parts of the state either touched or crossed the 42-degree Celsius-mark
 "MP sizzles at 43-degree Celsius, no respite from heatwave in next few days")
Delhi to have summer action plan to fight pollution, says Gopal Rai
The minister stressed that 31 per cent of the air pollution in Delhi is from local sources and the rest is from outside
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India sees warmest March in 122 years, lowest rainfall since 1908: IMD
In March 2010, the country had recorded a maximum temperature of 33.09 degrees Celsius
 "India sees warmest March in 122 years, lowest rainfall since 1908: IMD")
Heat wave likely to continue in central, west India for next 4-5 days
Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions were observed in most parts of West Rajasthan, in many parts of Himachal Pradesh and in some parts of Haryana
 "Heat wave likely to continue in central, west India for next 4-5 days")
Severe heat wave predicted in parts of Delhi on Wednesday, Thursday
IMD officials said a prolonged dry spell has led to "severe" hot weather conditions in northwest India.
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Cool consumer durables stocks to buy to beat the summer heat this season
After a sluggish demand due to Covid-19 induced lockdown, commodity inflation stares before consumer durables sector. However, analysts see a new ray of hope with expectation of a blockbuster summer.
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Delhi records hottest day of year so far as mercury hits 39 degree C
Humidity levels oscillated between 16 per cent and 70 per cent
Jammu breaks 76-year record as day temperature hits 37.3 deg C
According to the meteorological department, the maximum temperature in Jammu, the winter capital of the Union Territory, is 8.4 degrees above normal during this part of the season.
 "Jammu breaks 76-year record as day temperature hits 37.3 deg C")
2021 fifth warmest year in India since 1901: IMD
Annual mean air temperature for India in 2021 was 0.44 degree Celsius above normal, says IMD
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Over 700k deaths in India per year linked to abnormal temperatures: Study
An international team, led by researchers at Monash University in Australia, found that globally more than five million extra deaths a year can be attributed to non-optimal temperatures.
 "Over 700k deaths in India per year linked to abnormal temperatures: Study")
Death toll from Pacific Northwest heat wave expected to keep rising
The dangerous heat began June 25 and only began to subside in some areas on Tuesday.
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No heat wave conditions likely in next five days, says met department
On Friday, the highest maximum temperature of 44.2-degree Celsius was reported in Ganganagar in west Rajasthan.
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Delhi records second highest mean max temp for February since 1901
Delhi has recorded mean maximum temperature of 27.9 degrees Celsius in February, the second highest recorded for the month in the last 120 years, the Indian Meteorological Department said on Sunday. The highest mean maximum temperature recorded for February in Delhi was 29.7 degrees Celsius in 2006, the IMD officials said. On Sunday, a minimum temperature of 15.6 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, was recorded, while the maximum temperature was 32.3 degrees Celsius, the Met Department said. The weather department has predicted clear sky for Monday with mist in the morning. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 31 and 13 degrees Celsius respectively. Delhi's air quality was in the poor category throughout the day with the air quality index (AQI) recorded at 211, the realtime data of the Central Pollution Control Board showed. According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences' System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SA
 "Delhi records second highest mean max temp for February since 1901")
Heatwave may continue in several parts of India during next 24 hours: IMD
On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a maximum of 47.6 degrees Celsius in the Palam area
 "Heatwave may continue in several parts of India during next 24 hours: IMD")
IMD predicts warmer summer; experts unclear on whether it halts Covid-19
If there is any inverse relation between the spread of Covid-19 and high temperature, India might be in for a better spot
This summer is likely to be hotter than normal, says IMD forecast
Northwest India comprises UP, Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are parts of central India, while Gujarat and Maharashtra come under west India.
How people keep their cool during summer in Churu, India's hottest place
Advisories ask people to stay indoors between noon and 3 pm, and warn against making beasts of burden toil in these hours
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The summer of discontent
Cooler weather should at least ensure there won't be too many frayed feathers - or tempers. Who knows, maybe my mother and I will even start being civil again