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Respite from heat in Delhi for two days before mercury rises
Delhi residents on Thursday experienced a respite from heat with a drop in temperature, with the maximum recorded at 32.4 degrees Celsius that is three notches above the season's average.
Thunderstorm lashes Shimla;sharp fall in day temperatures in HP
Several parts of Himachal were lashed by a severe thunderstorm, accompanied by hail and intermittent rains. The high altitude tribal areas had another spell of fresh snow while widespread rains occurred in mid and lower hills, causing sharp fall in day temperatures. The Rohtang Pass recorded 15 cm of snow, obstructing the road clearance work while Koksar and Kalpa recorded 9 cm and 8 cm fresh snow. Manali received 20 mm rains, followed by Chamba (18 mm), Kothi and Dalhousie (15 mm), Tikrigarh (14 mm), Bharmaur (12 mm), Kangra (11 mm), Bhuntar (10 mm), Kufri (8 mm), Kufri (7 mm), Sundernagar (7 mm), Mandi (6 mm) and Shimla (5 mm). The maximum temperature in Una and Solan settled at 26.2 and 27.1 degrees Celsius respectively. The mercury dropped to 22.8 degree at Solan, 22.5 degree at Sundernagar, 20.6 degree at Dharamsala 20.6 degree, 19.6 degree at Palampur, 17.2 degree at Shimla, 11.6 degree at Manali and 4.0 degree at Keylong. The minimum temperatures dropped marginally and Keylong .
Heavy snow hits China
Heavy snow hit northeast China causing flight delays and 29 expressways to shutdown.
Heavy rains lash 3 TN southern districts
Heavy rains lashed three southern districts of Tamil Nadu today under the influence of a depression in the South-East Arabian sea. The districts of Tuticorin, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari were battered by the rains for the second straight day. Several main streets were flooded and rain water entered shops and houses in some low-lying localities in the three districts, officials said. Tourists have been banned from taking bath in the famous Coutralam water falls in Tirunelveli district in view of heavy flow. The water falls, almost dry till two days ago, was in torrents following the sudden rains in the western ghats in the region. The rains also damaged paddy crops which were ready for harvest in Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts, officials said. The catchment areas of Papanasam dam also received copious rains. The weather office has forecast more rains in the next two days in southern Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep in view of the depression.
Rains, snowfall bring down day temperatures in Kashmir
Rains in plains and fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir today brought down day temperature across the Valley by several degrees. Intermittent rains lashed most parts of the Kashmir Valley since early morning while the higher reaches received fresh snowfall, officials said. Kupwara, which received 12.8 mm of rains from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm, recorded a maximum temperature of 7.2 degrees Celsius against a normal of 14.2 degrees Celsius for this time of the year, an official of the MeT department said. According to a meteorological department official, Srinagar recorded a high of 11 degrees Celsius and received 1.3 mm rainfall during the day. The other weather stations in the Valley, including in Gulmarg and Pahalgam, also recorded a drop of maximum temperatures by around three degrees. The weatherman has forecast more rains in the Valley in the next two days.
Tuesday warmest day in Delhi so far
The national capital on Tuesday saw the warmest day of the year so far with maximum temperature recorded at 36.2 degree Celsius, seven notches above the season's average. Chances of a major respite are not much, say weather officials.
4 Albanian climbers trapped on snowy mountain in the south
Albania's Defense Ministry says four climbers are trapped by snow and ice on a southern mountain. Spokeswoman Albania Qehajaj today said the four Albanians are on the Sotir mountain, 270 kilometers (170 miles) south of the capital, Tirana, close to the Greek border. After their cell phone call early morning an army helicopter was sent to pick them up, but was unable to land. Special police and army forces will now go on foot to attempt to rescue the climbers. Over the past month, Albania has been covered in snow in mountainous areas, while melting snow and continuous rain have flooded its northwestern part.
Day temp rises in HP, Una records high of 32.4 degrees Celsius
Day temperatures rose by a few notches in most places in mid and lower hills today and Una in the Shivalik foothills recorded a high of 32.4 degrees Celsius, five notches above normal. However, the minimum temperatures rose marginally in mid and lower hills but remained close to normal in higher hills and tribal areas. Sundernagar, Bhuntar and Nahan recorded their maximum temperatures at 28.6, 27.8 and 26.8 degrees Celsius, followed bySolan (24.6), Shimla (20.8), Manali (17.0) and Keylong 8.4 degrees Celsius. Keylong was the coldest place in the region with a low of minus 4.4 degrees Celsius while Kalpa and Manali recorded minimum temperatures of 1.6 and 2.0 degrees Celsius. The local MeT office has predicted dry weather in the region over next two days and rains or thundershowers in lower hills and rains or snow at isolated places in mid and higher hills from March 14 to 16.
Sunny morning in Delhi, max temp likely around 32 deg C
People in the national capital woke up to a sunny morning today with the minimum temperature settling at 16 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average. Relative humidity was recorded at 67 per cent at 8.30 am, a meteorological department official said. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 32 degrees Celsius and the forecast for the day marked clear skies, he said. Yesterday, the maximum and minimum temperatures were 32.2 degrees Celsius and 14.8 degrees Celsius respectively.
Bright sunny day in Delhi
Sun shone bright throughout the day in the national capital today with the maximum temperature settling at 32.2 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average. The minimum temperature was recorded at 14.8 degrees Celsius, a notch above the normal, a Met department official said. Humidity oscillated between 91 and 28 per cent, he said. The Met office has forecast mostly clear skies for tomorrow along with the likelihood of mist and shallow fog in the morning. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover at 32 and 15 degrees Celsius respectively," the weatherman said. Yesterday, the maximum and minimum temperatures were 32.2 and 13.3 degrees Celsius respectively.
Farmer weather bulletin for
Farmer weather bulletin for Maharashtra and Goa. Forecast valid until the morning of March 14, 2018: For 9-10 Mar: Rain or thundershowers likely to occur over Vidarbha. Mainly dry weather likely over Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada. For 11-13 Mar: Mainly dry weather likely over Maharashtra and Goa. Warning : Nil --- Kolhapur 35.4 19.9 Panjim 32.5 23.0 Ratnagiri 33.9 21.1 Sholapur 38.0 19.8 Satara 35.5 17.6 Sangli 36.0 18.
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Telangana to witness extremely hot summer
Telangana is expected to witness extreme heat this summer season as the local weather office has predicted that temperature could touch 46-47 degree Celsius."North Telangana's temperature is expected to touch 46-47 degree Celsius in the coming summer season," India Meteorological Department (IMD)-Hyderabad official Raja Rao told ANI.He further said at 37 degrees, Hyderabad has already experienced its highest temperature so far this season.According to reports, India has witnessed up to 4,620 deaths due to the heat waves in the last four years, out of which 4,246 people died in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana alone.
Mercury to rise in Delhi
On Tuesday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 28.7 degrees, the season's average while the minimum temperature was 14.8 degrees, two notches above the season's average.
Pleasant conditions prevail in Delhi
Pleasant conditions prevailed in the national capital today with the maximum temperature settling at 28.7 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year. The minimum temperature rose two degrees above normal to settle at 14.8 degrees Celsius. Humidity oscillated between 83 and 28 per cent, the meteorological department said. The Met office has forecast clear skies for tomorrow, along with mist in the morning. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 30 and 14 degrees respectively," it added. Yesterday, the minimum temperature was 14 degrees Celsius, while the maximum had settled at 28.5 degrees Celsius.
Warning (valid upto 0830 hrs IST of
Warning (valid upto 0830 hrs IST of next day): Day 1 (6th Mar.): Thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds very likely at isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and Meghalaya. Day 2 (7th Mar.): Nil. Day 3 (8th Mar.): Thunderstorm accompanied with hailstorm likely at isolated places over north Vidarbha. Day 4 (9th Mar.): Thunderstorm accompanied with hailstorm likely at isolated places over north Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh. Day 5 (10th Mar.): Thunderstorm accompanied with hailstorm likely at isolated places over north Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh. Weather Outlook for the subsequent 2 days (11th & 12th Mar. 2018): Isolated to scattered rain/snow likely over Western Himalayan region. Isolated to scattered rainfall likely over East, northeast and south peninsular India. Weather likely to be dry over remaining parts of the country.
Minimum temp drop in HP, chilly winds lash Shimla
Minimum temperatures dropped across Himachal Pradesh by two to three degree as higher reaches and tribal belt experienced fresh snowfall while mid and lower hills had scattered rains. Rohtang, Gondla, Khadrala and Kalpa received snow of 25, 18, 3 and 2 cm, the local MeT department said. Moderate to heavy rains occurred in mid and lower hills and Banjar and Mandi received 35 mm and 20 mm rains respectively, followed by Baijnath (12 mm), Bhuntar (11 mm), Bijahi (9 mm) and Manali(7 mm). The minimum temperatures across the state dropped by one to three degree and Keylong, Kalpa and Manali reeled under sub-zero temperature with mercury staying at minus 4.3, minus 2.0 and minus 0.2 degrees Celsius respectively. Bhuntar recorded a low of 3.2 degrees Celsius, three degree below normal while Shimla and Sundernagar recorded the minimum temperature at 5.1 degrees Celsius, followed by Solan, Palampur, Dharamsala, Una and Nahan. However, the maximum temperatures stayed close to normal. Chilly ...
Humid morning in Delhi, mercury expected to soar
Delhiites experienced a humid morning today with the mercury expected to be seven notches above the normal. "The minimum temperature at 8.30 am was 14.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above the normal," an MeT official said. The humidity level was recorded at 87 per cent. The weatherman has predicted a hot day ahead with possibility of the mercury touching the 33 degrees Celsius mark. Yesterday, the minimum temperature was recorded at 17.3 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average while the maximum had settled at 31 degrees Celsius, four notches above the normal.
Himachal higher reaches turn white again
Cold returned to Himachal Pradesh on Sunday with the state's higher reaches experiencing more snowfall, while mid and low hills had widespread rainfall, the Met Office said.
Three succumb to cold wave in Europe
Three more people succumbed to the cold waves gripping Europe on March 3.As per the Government Center for Security, the total death toll due to weather disturbances has risen to 18 since February 26.Another foreign citizen, aged 52, was found dead on Saturday, as reported by CNN.Six other lost their lives in Spain till Friday.The temperature in other parts of the continent has started coming down.Further warnings have been issued for Ireland, Germany, Italy and Norway while the situation at Hungary and Serbia have improved.As the weather improved in certain parts, the airports including that of Dublin and Cork started reopening.The passengers had been warned of flight delays and flight cancellations.The freezing winds, which were welcomed in Amsterdam, had been termed as Beast from the East in the United Kingdom. Further Storm Emma is expected to bring additional snow and ice through the temperatures started coming down gradually by Saturday.Further entire Europe was covered with snow