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Deadly heat stifles Delhi, mercury above 44 degrees Celsius at most places

The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 43.9 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal

Normal monsoon boost Indian economy; related stocks may gain: Analysts

Analysts consider the south-west monsoon to be the lifeline of India's agri-based economy, as it is likely to brighten outlook for bumper crop output amid inflationary times post covid-19 blowout.

Do not to enter sea from May 27 to 29: IMD cautions fishermen in Gujarat

The advisory has been issued for fishermen operating along the Arabian Sea coast covering Kutch, Jamnagar, Porbandar and Devbhumi Dwarka districts

Mercury dips in north India, heatwave conditions likely to ease: IMD

Large swathes of north India witnessed a marginal drop in maximum temperatures on Monday and the weather department said thunderstorms and rain in parts of the region over the next few days are likely

Max temp settles at 38.4 deg C in Delhi, dust storm predicted on Wednesday

The mercury in the capital settled at 38.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, even as the weather office predicted dust storm or thunderstorm on May 4. The relative humidity was recorded at 43 percent in the evening, according to the India Meteorological Department. The maximum temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 38.4 degrees Celsius, with partly cloudy sky and possibility of development of thunder and lightning predicted on May 4, it said. The minimum temperature settled at 28.5 degrees Celsius, it said. The minimum temperature in the capital on Monday was recorded at 27.4 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, while the maximum settled at 40.8 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal for this time of the year. The Safdarjung Observatory -- the capital's base station -- had recorded a maximum temperature of 43.5 degrees Celsius, the highest on a day in April in 12 years, for three consecutive days ending Saturday. The mercury had come down to 40.5 degrees Celsiu

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Maximum temperature to rise 2-3 degrees Celsius in Tamil Nadu: IMD

In Vellore, the mercury touched 41.3 degrees Celsius, while in Karur it was 41.6 degrees, Tiruchi 40.7 degrees and Tiruttani 40.6 degrees

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

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Temperatures set to rise next fortnight after wet winter, says IMD

After a wet winter, minimum temperatures are set to rise across the country from next fortnight, the weather office said

Wet spell over northwest, adjoining central India from Jan 21: IMD

Light/moderate rainfall/snowfall over the Western Himalayan region is likely between January 21 to 23, IMD predicted.

IMD plans pilot project for using drones for weather observations in a year

India Meteorological Department (IMD) is looking at conducting a pilot project in 2023 for using drones for weather observations across India.

India Meteorological Department issues Orange alert for 11 Kerala districts

The IMD on Tuesday issued an Orange alert for 11 districts of Kerala indicating heavy rainfall.

Sensex rises 514 pts, Nifty ends above 17,200; RIL, TCS top contributors

TCS, HUL, Titan Company, UltraTech Cement, and Bharti Airtel hit their respective record highs on the BSE today

IMD predicts thunderstorm, heavy downpour over Delhi-NCR in next 2 hours

Rain lashed parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) in the early hours of Sunday

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IMD predicts light rain in several parts of Delhi, adjoining areas today

India Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted light rains for several parts of the national capital

Southwest Monsoon covers entire country after delay of five days: IMD

Southwest Monsoon covered entire country on Tuesday after a delay of five days, India Meteorological Department said

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Delhi-NCR likely to see light rain with thunderstorm today: IMD

People in Delhi-NCR may get respite from high humidity today (Monday), as the weather department said the conditions are favourable for advance of the monsoon over the national capital.