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Heat wave conditions experienced in Delhi
Heat wave conditions were experienced in several parts of the national capital Friday, with the maximum temperature settling at 39.3 degrees Celsius. The Safdarjung observatory, the recording of which is considered the official figure for the city, registered a maximum temperature of 39.3 degrees Celsius, five notches above the season's average while the minimum temperature was 20 degrees Celsius, a notch above the normal, said an IMD official. The Palam observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 40.8 degrees Celsius, while areas under Lodhi Road, Ridge and Ayanagar recorded a high of 39.6, 38.3 and 39.7 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity oscillated between 87 and 32 per cent. The weather office has forecast partly cloudy skies along with the possibility of thunderstorm and dust storm accompanied by moderate squall for Saturday. The thunderstorm and the dust storm are expected because of a feeble western disturbance currently lying over east Afghanistan and adjoining ...
Sunny Friday morning in Delhi, heat wave likely
It was a sunny Friday morning in the national capital, with the minimum temperature recorded at 20 degrees Celsius, the season's average, while the maximum is expected to hover around 39 degrees, the weather office said.
Thunderstorm, dust storm expected in Delhi on Friday
Mercury maintained an upward trend with the maximum temperature recorded at 38.2 degrees Celsius in the national capital on Thursday, five notches above the season's average. The weather department has forecast overcast skies along with the likelihood of thunderstorm and dust storm with heat wave conditions at isolated places on Friday. The Safdarjung observatory, the recording of which is considered the official figure for the city, registered a maximum temperature of 38.2 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature also rose to settle at 18.7 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said. The Palam observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 40.4 degrees Celsius, while areas under Lodhi Road, Ridge and Ayanagar recorded a high of 38.4, 39.3 and 39 degrees Celsius respectively. The humidity level oscillated between 83 and 26 per cent. "The skies will be partly cloudy and there is a possibility of thunderstorm and dust ..
Partly cloudy skies forecast
It was a cool Thursday morning in the city, with the minimum temperature settling at 18.7 degrees Celsius, normal for the season. Partly cloudy skies are forecast for later part of the day with the maximum temperature settling around 39 degrees Celsius, said a MeT department official. Humidity was 69 percent at 8.30 AM, he said. The maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded at 17.6 and 36.8 degrees Celsius, respectively, on Wednesday.
Sunny morning in Delhi, maximum to touch 39 degrees
It was a sunny Thursday morning in the national capital, with the minimum temperature recorded at 18.7 degrees Celsius, the season's average, while the maximum is expected to hover around 39 degrees, the weather office said.
'Below normal' rainfall in India this monsoonyear: Weather forecastor blames El Nino effect
India will face a "below normal" rainfall this June-September monsoon season on account of moderate El Nino conditions, unless the Indian Ocean Dipole also known as Indian Nino, is able to negate the former weather pattern, said private weather forecaster Skymet.In its Monsoon forecast for 2019 released Wednesday, the agency said it expects the upcoming Monsoon to be "below normal" to the tune of 93 per cent of the long period average (LPA) of 887 mm for the four-month period from June to September.It said there is an error margin of 5 per cent in the forecast.According to Jatin Singh, MD, Skymet: "The Pacific Ocean has become strongly warmer than average. The model projections call for 80 per cent chance of El Nino during March-May, dropping to 60 per cent for June to August. This means, it is going to be a devolving El Nino year, though retaining threshold values all through the season. Thus, Monsoon 2019 is likely to be below normal".El Nino could be declared anytime now, says the .
Delhi, NCR to see temperatures soar intermittently in next 3 months: MeT department
Delhi and adjoining areas are likely to see temperatures soar as the area is set to see a heat wave in the upcoming three months according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)."Delhi and adjoining areas may be hit by heat waves between the months of April, May, and June. The heat wave situation will only come in spells," Sunitha Devi, Meteorologist MET Department told ANI on Wednesday.In April, temperatures in Haryana, Chandigarh, and New Delhi may rise up to 37-40 degrees Celsius before April 4."However, immediately after the temperature increase, we are expecting a western disturbance on the 5th and 6th of April. These areas may face a dust storm which will keep the heat wave from increasing," Devi said.Parts of northwest India (north Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, and West Uttar Pradesh) is likely to experience isolated thunderstorms or dust storms and gusty winds during the afternoon and evening hours of April 5 and 6 according to the weather forecasting
Southwest Monsoon likely to be below normal this year: Skymet
Monsoon rains may be "below normal" this year, Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency, said on Wednesday attributing it to the El Nino phenomenon. The monsoon is likely to be 93 per cent of the long period average (LPA), it said. Anything between 90-95 per cent of LPA falls under the "below normal" category. LPA is the average of rainfall between 1951 and 2000, which is 89 cm. If the forecast comes true, then this will be the second consecutive year of a below normal rainfall. East India, along with a major portion of central India, is likely to be at a higher risk of being rain deficient, especially during the first half of the season. Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Coastal Andhra Pradesh are most likely to see normal rains throughout the season, the forecast said. Agriculture, the major contributor to the Indian GDP, still heavily relies on seasonal rains. Skymet CEO Jatin Singh said June may see rainfall of 77 per cent of LPA, while July is expected to witness rainfall of 91 per ...
Warm conditions prevail in Delhi
Warm conditions prevailed in the national capital with the maximum temperature rising to settle at 36.8 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, on Wednesday. The minimum temperature was recorded at 17.6 degrees Celsius, a notch below the normal, said a MeT Department official. The humidity oscillated between 77 and 24 per cent. Both the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to increase on Thursday. Thunderstorm and dust storm are expected on April 5 over Delhi and NCR due to cyclonic circulation over Rajasthan induced by fresh western disturbance, Mahesh Palawat, the vice president (Meteorology and Climate Change) of Skymet said. The weather office has forecast overcast skies for Thursday. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover at 38 and 19 degrees, respectively," the weatherman said. On Tuesday, the maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded at 35.3 and 16.2 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Monsoon likely to be 'below normal' this year: Skymet
Monsoon this year is likely to be "below normal" at 93 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA) owing to developing El Nino in the Pacific Ocean, which poses higher risk for the eastern parts and a major portion of central part of the country being rain deficient, private weather forecaster Skymet said on Wednesday.
Monsoon likely to be below normal this year: Skymet
Monsoon rains may be "below normal" this year, Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency, said on Wednesday. The monsoon is likely to be 93 per cent of the long period average (LPA), it said. Anything between 90-95 per cent of LPA falls under the "below normal" category. LPA is the average of rainfall between 1951 and 2000, which is 89 cm. Skymet CEO Jatin Singh attributed the El Nino phenomenon as the reason behind a possible below normal rainfall. According to Skymet forecast, there is a 55 per cent chance of a "below normal" rainfall.
Delhi will be hot at 37 degrees Celsius: IMD
It was a sunny morning in the national capital on Wednesday with the Met expecting the mercury to rise up to 37 degrees Celsius during the day.
Isolated places in Himachal may receive snowfall, rain on Friday, Saturday
The meteorological department has predicted snowfall, rain in isolated places of Himachal Pradesh on Friday and Saturday. A feeble western disturbance is likely to affect western Himalayan region from April Thursday, the Met centre in Shimla said. As a result, high and middle hills in the state may witness snowfall and rain whereas low hills and plains thundershowers on April 5 and 6, it added. Meanwhile, heat wave has intensified during day especially in plains and low hills. The maximum temperatures have increased by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal. The highest temperature in the state was recorded at Una at 34.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. However, tribal district Lahaul-Spiti's administrative centre Keylong continued to be the coldest place with a low of 1.4 degrees Celsius, it added.
Warm day in Delhi, max temp settles at 35.3 degrees Celsius
It was a warm day in the national capital with the maximum temperature settling at 35.3 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average, on Tuesday. The minimum temperature was recorded at 16.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the normal, said a MeT Department official. The humidity oscillated between 80 and 24 per cent. Both the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to increase in the coming days. Thunderstorm and dust storm are expected on April 5 over Delhi and NCR due to cyclonic circulation over Rajasthan induced by fresh western disturbance, Mahesh Palawat, the vice president (Meteorology and Climate Change) of Skymet said. The weather office has predicted that the clear sky may become partly cloudy towards the afternoon on Wednesday. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover at 37 and 16 degrees, respectively," the weatherman said. On Monday, the maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded at 35 and 16 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Pleasant morning in Delhi, 34 degrees likely
It was a bright and cool morning in the national capital on Tuesday with the minimum temperature recorded two notches below the season's average at 16.2 degrees Celsius.
North, central India to be warmer than normal from April to June: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said the average temperature between April and June is likely to be 0.5 degrees higher than normal in North and Central India."The April to June (AMJ) season average maximum temperatures are likely to be warmer than normal by 0.5 degree Celsius over most of the meteorological subdivisions from central India and some subdivisions from northwest India. Near normal maximum temperatures are likely in the remaining subdivisions," IMD said in its seasonal outlook for the next three months.IMD also added that the temperatures are expected to be near normal in the rest of the country.The northwest subdivision of the IMD comprises Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan, while central India subdivision comprises Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat."The seasonal average minimum and mean temperatures over West Rajasthan are likely to be above normal by more than 1 degree ...
Average max temp likely 0.5 deg C higher then normal in north, central India between April and June
The average maximum temperature in north and central India is likely to be 0.5 degrees Celsius higher than normal between April and June, with the core heat wave zone expected to witness above normal heat wave conditions, the IMD said Monday. Temperatures are expected to be near normal in the rest of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its seasonal outlook for the next three months. "The April to June (AMJ) season average maximum temperatures are likely to be higher than normal by 0.5 degrees Celsius over most of the meteorological subdivisions from central India and some subdivisions from northwest India. Near normal maximum temperatures are likely in the remaining subdivisions," it said. The northwest subdivision of the IMD comprises Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan, while central India subdivision comprises Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. "Above normal heat wave conditions ..
Temp likely to be 0.5 degree Celsius warmer then normal in north and central India
The average temperature between April to June is likely to be 0.5 degree Celsius warmer in north and central India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Monday in its seasonal outlook for the next three months. Temperatures are expected to be near normal in the rest of the country, the IMD added. "The April to June (AMJ) season average maximum temperatures are likely to be warmer than normal by 0.5 degree Celsius over most of the meteorological subdivisions from central India and some subdivisions from northwest India. Near normal maximum temperatures are likely in the remaining subdivisions," the seasonal outlook said. The northwest subdivision of the IMD comprises states of Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan, while central India subdivision comprises Maharashtra, Chhattisgrah, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. "The seasonal average minimum and mean temperatures over West Rajasthan are likely to be above normal by more ...
Sunny morning in Delhi
It was a bright and breezy morning in the national capital on Monday with the minimum temperature recorded a notch below the season's average at 17.6 degrees Celsius.
Heat wave intensifies in HP
The heat wave has intensified in the plains and the lower hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh, the Meteorological Department said Sunday. Una recorded the highest temperature in the state at 32.8 degrees Celsius, the MeT Centre, Shimla, said. The maximum temperature in Bilaspur was 31 degrees Celsius, followed by Hamirpur 30.6 degrees Celsius, Kangra 30.4 degrees Celsius, Sundernagar 30.1 degrees Celsius, Mandi 29.7 degrees Celsius and Chamba 28.2 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature in both Shimla and Manali was 23 degrees Celsius, whereas it was 14.8 degrees Celsius in Dalhousie. The lowest temperature in the state was recorded in tribal district Lahaul and Spiti's administrative centre Keylong at 2.1 degrees Celsius, it added.