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Page 4 - Heatwave In India

India's heatwaves to get worse: 'the only reason is global warming'

Thermometer readings have already reached 46 degrees Celsius in central and northern India, with two months to go before the monsoon season.

India's heatwaves to get worse: 'the only reason is global warming'
Updated On : 29 Apr 2022 | 6:32 PM IST

India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat

Extreme heat parched large swathes of South Asia this week after India's hottest March on record, prompting PM Narendra Modi to warn of rising fire risks as the country heats up too much too soon

India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat
Updated On : 29 Apr 2022 | 8:09 AM IST

India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat

Industrial disruption and widespread power cuts are bad news for corporate India, as economic activity has just started to pick up after months of stagnation

India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat
Updated On : 29 Apr 2022 | 12:01 AM IST

LIVE: India sees worst power cuts in 6 years; braces for more heatwaves

Live news updates: The ongoing heatwave sweeping through vast swathes of the country will intensify in the next five days, the IMD said

LIVE: India sees worst power cuts in 6 years; braces for more heatwaves
Updated On : 28 Apr 2022 | 10:52 PM IST

At 43.5 degrees Celsius, Delhi records hottest April day in 12 years

The national capital had recorded a maximum temperature of 43.7 degrees Celsius on April 18, 2010

At 43.5 degrees Celsius, Delhi records hottest April day in 12 years
Updated On : 28 Apr 2022 | 10:25 PM IST

Heatwave to intensify in next five days in several parts of country: IMD

The ongoing heatwave sweeping through vast swathes of the country will intensify in the next five days, with the IMD issuing an "orange" alert for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and parts of Maharashtra

Heatwave to intensify in next five days in several parts of country: IMD
Updated On : 28 Apr 2022 | 7:54 PM IST

IMD warns of extreme heat in Delhi, temp rises by 2-3 deg C in most parts

Amid a punishing heatwave building up in northwest India, Delhi saw a jump of two to three degrees Celsius in the maximum temperature at most places on Wednesday.

IMD warns of extreme heat in Delhi, temp rises by 2-3 deg C in most parts
Updated On : 27 Apr 2022 | 7:39 PM IST

What is heat wave and does India have a strategy to deal with it? Know here

Here is all you need to know about heat wave and what should be the preventive measures.

What is heat wave and does India have a strategy to deal with it? Know here
Updated On : 27 Apr 2022 | 7:08 AM IST

Mercury set to rebound in Delhi, but no heatwave likely for 2-3 days

The temperature is predicted to increase in Delhi but a heatwave is not likely in the capital until Thursday, the India Meteorological Department said

Mercury set to rebound in Delhi, but no heatwave likely for 2-3 days
Updated On : 24 Apr 2022 | 7:38 PM IST

Heatwave to return next week in Delhi, max temperature predicted 44-degree

The IMD predicted the maximum temperature may increase by three to five degrees Celsius in most parts of northwest India during the next five days

Heatwave to return next week in Delhi, max temperature predicted 44-degree
Updated On : 22 Apr 2022 | 9:52 PM IST

Delhi max temperature at 42.6 deg C; heatwave likely to abate soon

Delhi reeled under a heatwave on Tuesday with the maximum temperature settling at 42.6 degree Celsius, six notches above the season's average, the IMD said.

Delhi max temperature at 42.6 deg C; heatwave likely to abate soon
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 8:00 PM IST

Heat wave conditions in isolated pockets likely after April 15: IMD

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a fall in maximum temperatures is likely over parts of northwest India by nearly 2 degrees Celsius during next 24 hours

Heat wave conditions in isolated pockets likely after April 15: IMD
Updated On : 14 Apr 2022 | 7:32 AM IST

Spell of heatwave ends in northwest, temperature to drop 2-3 degrees: IMD

The major spell of heatwave in northwest India has come to an end and the temperature is likely to decrease by two to three degrees due to the increased presence of clouds, said senior Scientist at India Meteorological Department RK Jenamani.Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Jenamani said, "The major spell of the heatwave is over. The heatwave will remit from tomorrow in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. The impact of the heatwave was most seen in Delhi on April 9, 10, and 11. It was the highest in the first 15 days in the last 72 years. In Delhi, the heatwave remained for nearly 13 days."He further said, "Due to the increased presence of clouds over Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan & Haryana, the temperature will decrease by 2-3°C and heatwave will remit. Delhi will have wind and cloud conditions. Predicted western disturbance is already showing effects over north-western India," he added."All India temperature was the highest

Spell of heatwave ends in northwest, temperature to drop 2-3 degrees: IMD
Updated On : 13 Apr 2022 | 9:53 AM IST

Heatwave broils north Indian plains, some respite likely over next 3 days

Delhi on Monday recorded a maximum temperature of 42.6 degrees Celsius, seven notches above normal and the highest in April in five years, IMD data showed

Heatwave broils north Indian plains, some respite likely over next 3 days
Updated On : 11 Apr 2022 | 11:01 PM IST

Heatwave spell in Delhi at peak before easing, mercury hits 42.6 deg C

Parts of the national capital have been reeling under a heatwave since last week with maximum temperatures hovering above 40 degrees Celsius

Heatwave spell in Delhi at peak before easing, mercury hits 42.6 deg C
Updated On : 11 Apr 2022 | 8:48 PM IST

Heatwave conditions persist in Rajasthan, Alwar sizzles at 45.8 degrees

Heatwave conditions seared Rajasthan on Friday with the maximum temperature settling six to seven notches above normal in most parts of the state, a meteorological centre official said.

Heatwave conditions persist in Rajasthan, Alwar sizzles at 45.8 degrees
Updated On : 09 Apr 2022 | 7:09 AM IST

Heat wave conditions to continue in northwest, west, central India: IMD

The heat wave spell is likely to continue over northwest India and Madhya Pradesh during next 5 days, the IMD forecast said

Heat wave conditions to continue in northwest, west, central India: IMD
Updated On : 05 Apr 2022 | 11:13 PM IST

Heatwave to tighten its grip on Delhi; no relief for next 6 days, says IMD

IMD officials said a prolonged dry spell has led to "severe" hot weather conditions in northwest India

Heatwave to tighten its grip on Delhi; no relief for next 6 days, says IMD
Updated On : 05 Apr 2022 | 9:00 PM IST

Heatwave in parts of Delhi, no relief likely soon, says IMD

India recorded its warmest March in 122 years with a severe heatwave scorching large swathes of the country in the month

Heatwave in parts of Delhi, no relief likely soon, says IMD
Updated On : 04 Apr 2022 | 8:56 PM IST

Northwest, central and south-central India new hotspots of intense heatwave

Northwestern, central and south-central India are new hotspots of intense heatwave over the past 50 years, a study has said

Northwest, central and south-central India new hotspots of intense heatwave
Updated On : 07 Sep 2021 | 8:41 PM IST