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Partly cloudy Sunday in Delhi
It was a partly cloudy morning in the national capital on Sunday and is likely to remain so throughout the day, the weather office said.
Day temperatures drop by few notches in Himachal Pradesh
The day temperatures dropped by a few notches in Himachal Pradesh and Una in the Shiwalik foothills recorded a high of 34.0 degrees Celsius. Bhuntar and Sundernagar recorded maximum temperatures of 34.0 degrees Celsius and 32.6 degrees Celsius, respectively, according to the MeT department here. The maximum temperature in Dharamshala settled at 31.2 degrees Celsius, Palampur 31.0 degrees Celsius, Solan 30.5 degrees Celsius, Shimla 24.9 degrees Celsius, Kalpa 24.6 degrees Celsius, Manali 23.4 degrees Celsius and Keylong 21.3 degrees Celsius, it said. Manali, Keylong and Kalpa recorded a low of 10.4 degrees Celsius, 10.5 degrees Celsius and 10.6 degrees Celsius, respectively. The minimum temperature in Bhuntar was recorded at 19.4 degrees Celsius, Solan 18.5degrees Celsius, Shimla 18.8 degrees Celsius, Palampur 20.5 degrees Celsius, Nahan and Sundernagar 21.0 degrees Celsius, Dharamshala 21.2 degrees Celsius and Una 26.5 degrees Celsius. The MeT office here has predicted dry weather in .
Delhi sweats again on Saturday, respite likely on Monday
The national capital on Saturday again suffered under heat wave like conditions, with maximum temperature at 42.4 degrees Celsius, four notches above average. While conditions are expected to be same on Sunday, there are hopes of a respite from Monday, say weather analysts.
Severe heat wave conditions likely to prevail in UP
Severe heat wave conditions are very likely to prevail at a few places in Uttar Pradesh tomorrow, while thunderstorm and duststorm accompanied with gusty winds are very likely at isolated places over the state. According to the MeT department here, rains and thunderstorm are very likely at a few places over eastern Uttar Pradesh and at isolated places in western Uttar Pradesh on June 25 and 26. Yesterday, day temperatures were above normal in Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Faizabad, Allahabad, Lucknow, Bareilly, Kanpur, Moradabad, Jhansi and Agra. The highest maximum temperature in the state was recorded in Banda at 45.6 degrees Celsius.
Monsoon expected to hit Bihar in next two to three days
The southwest monsoon is expected to reach Bihar in the next two to three days after being delayed by a fortnight. Met office bulletin said the much needed monsoon showers would bring the much needed respite from the heat measuring over 40 degree celsius being witnessed across the state for the past few days. Monsoon normally enters north eastern Bihar by June 10, it said. The highest maximum temperature of 42.8 degrees c was recorded at Dehri (in Rohtas district) followed by Gaya which recorded maximum temperature at 39.3 degrees celsius, Patna at 38 degrees, Purnea at 35.4 degrees and Bhagalpur 35.3 degrees celsius. The met department has forecast partly cloudy sky tomorrow in the state capital, while cities like Gaya, Bhagalpur and Purnea are likely to experience rain or thunder or lightning also. The met office bulletin said that rainfall occurred at a few places over Bihar during the past 24 hours. Ramnagar in East Champaran district received highest 9 mm rainfall.
Narnaul hottest at 44.2 degrees Celsius in Haryana
Hot weather conditions prevailed in Punjab and Haryana with Narnaul at 44.2 degrees Celsius, the hottest place in both states. After Narnaul, the maximum in Hisar in Haryana was recorded at 43.1 degrees Celsius, three degrees above normal while Bhiwani experienced hot weather at 42.6 degrees, as per MeT department report. Karnal's maximum was 38.4 degree Celsius. Union territory Chandigarh, joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, recorded maximum temperature at 39.0 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal. In Punjab, Amritsar recorded maximum at 38.4 degrees Celsius. Ludhiana, which witnessed rains, recorded maximum at 35.7 degrees Celsius while maximum temperature in Patiala was 38.5 degree Celisus. According to the MeT department forecast, rain/thunder showers are likely at isolated places in Haryana and Punjab in next two days.
Hot day in Delhi, mercury shoots to 44.8 deg C in Palam
It was a very hot day in the national capital with the mercury soaring to 44.8 degrees Celsius in parts of the city. The Safdarjung observatory, recording of which is considered official for the city, registered a maximum temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average, said a MeT department official. The minimum temperature in the city was 31.6 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal. The humidity oscillated between 60 and 25 per cent. "The readings at other weather stations were - 44.8 degrees Celsius in Palam, 43.8 degrees Celsius in Ridge, 43.6 degrees Celsius in Ayanagar and 42.6 degrees Celsius in Lodhi Road," the official said. No rainfall was recorded in the city. The weatherman has forecast partly cloudy sky and strong surface winds during day time for tomorrow. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 42 and 31 degrees Celsius, respectively," the official said. Yesterday, the maximum temperature was recorded at ...
Monsoon arrives in Odisha
It's official. Monsoon is finally here for Odisha with weathermen predicting one or two spells of rain and thunderstorm activity for the capital city over the next 24 hours.On Saturday, the city witnessed cloudy sky during the daytime.Speaking to ANI, India Meteorological Department, H.R Biswas, said, "During the next two or three days, the monsoon is likely to advance over some more parts of Odisha.""One or two spells of rain and thunderstorm are likely to occur in Bhubaneswar during the next 24 hrs," he added.However, the rains brought relief to the residents as the capital city has been recording a temperature of more than 43 degrees for the past few days, causing severe heat wave condition in the city.
Moderate rainfall hits Mumbai
Several parts of Mumbai received moderate rainfall during the early hours of Saturday, as monsoon makes a comeback.The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said, Mumbai is likely to receive "few spells" of rain in the next few days.Earlier this month, citizens of Mumbai witnessed severe water-logging on the streets after the city received heavy rainfall.Fearing crisis situation due to heavy rainfall, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had cancelled the weekly Saturday and Sunday offs for its officers.
Sunny morning in Delhi, rains likely
It was a sunny morning in the national capital on Saturday with minimum temperature recorded at 31.6 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average.
Sultry weather in Himachal Pradesh
The lower hills of Himachal Pradesh reeled under sultry weather conditions and Una in the Shiwalik foothills recorded a maximum temperature of 42.2 degrees Celsius. The day temperatures rose by a few notches as the weather remained humid and dry. Bilaspur recorded a high of 39.8 degrees Celsius, followed by Sundernagar 35.0 degrees Celsius, Bhuntar 35.6 degrees Celsius, Nahan 35.0 degrees Celsius, Palampur 32.5 degrees Celsius, Dharamshala 32.4 degrees Celsius, Solan 32.0 degrees Celsius, Shimla 27.4 degrees Celsius, Manali 25.2 degrees Celsius, Kalpa 25.0 degrees Celsius and Keylong 21.7 degrees Celsius. The MeT office here has predicted thundershowers and rains in the mid hills and rains and snow in the higher hills tomorrow. There was no significant change in minimum temperatures. Kalpa was coldest with a low of 10.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Manali 10.8 degrees Celsius, Keylong 11.0 degrees Celsius, Shimla 17.3 degrees Celsius, Bhuntar 17.5 degrees Celsius, Solan 18.2 degrees ..
Mercury over 40 degrees in Delhi, air quality falls
The national capital sizzled at 42.5 degrees, four notches above the season's average, on Friday while many regions experiencing over 44 degrees, met officials said, ruling out any respite soon.
Heat wave conditions back in Haryana, Punjab
Heat wave conditions were back in most parts of Haryana and Punjab on Friday with most areas experiencing temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius.
Maximum temperature rise in Punjab, Haryana
Punjab and Haryana witnessed further rise in day temperature with Narnaul sizzling at 44.9 degrees Celsius. The capital city of both the states recorded a maximum of 40.5 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal, the Met office said. In Haryana, Narnaul was the hottest, recording a high of four degrees above normal, while Hisar sizzled at 44.5 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal. Bhiwani experienced a hot day at 44.4 degrees Celsius while Ambala and Karnal recorded above normal temperature at 41.7 and 40.5 degrees Celsius respectively. In Punjab, Ludhiana and Patiala recorded a high of 40.7 and 41.6 degrees Celsius respectively. Amritsar's maximum settled at 40 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal. According to the Met office, rain or thunder showers are likely at isolated places in Haryana and Punjab in the next two days.
Sunny morning in Delhi, hot day ahead
It was a sunny morning in the national capital on Friday with minimum temperature recorded at 30 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average.
Monsoon to hit UP by month end
People in Uttar Pradesh will have to face scorching heat for a few more days as the monsoon in the state is expected to hit only by this month end. The monsoon will arrive in the eastern districts only around June 26 and 28, Director of Regional Met centre, J P Gupta said. The spate of severe heat will continue for another couple of days, he said. Meanwhile, the Met office said that very light rain and thunder storm occurred at isolated places over the eastern UP but weather remained dry in the western region in the past 24 hours. Day temperature rose appreciably in Meerut division and there were no major changes in the remaining divisions of the state. They were markedly above normal in Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Faizabad, Allahabad divisions, appreciably above normal in Kanpur, Lucknow, Bareilly, Jhansi, Agra divisions and above normal in the remaining divisions of the state. The highest temperature in the state was recorded in Allahabad at 44.8 degrees Celsius, they said. The weatherman .
Temperatures hover above normal in Hry, Pb
The maximum temperatures today hovered above normal limits at most places in Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh recorded a maximum of 38 degrees Celsius, one notch above normal, the MeT Department said. In Haryana, Hisar sizzled at 43.7 degrees Celsius, up three notches against normal, and Ambala recorded a high of 39 degrees Celsius, a notch above average. In Karnal, mercury settled at 38.2 degrees Celsius, one notch above normal limits while Narnaul and Bhiwani registered temperatures of 43.5 degrees Celsius and 42.4 degrees. In Punjab, Ludhiana and Patiala recorded above normal temperatures of 39.7 degrees and 39.5 degrees Celsius respectively. In Amritsar, the mercury settled at 40.5 degrees Celsius, two degrees above normal limits.
Mercury at 42 deg C in Delhi
Mercury today rose to 42 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, in the city which also recorded overnight light showers. The minimum temperature settled at 30.9 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal, said a Met department official. The Safdarjung observatory, reading of which is considered official for the city, recorded traces of rainfall till 8.30 AM. The relative humidity level oscillated between 43 and 31 per cent respectively. The Met office has forecast partly cloudy skies along with the possibility of thundery developments for tomorrow. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 43 and 31 degrees respectively," the weatherman said. Yesterday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 41.9 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature was recorded at 29.8 degrees Celsius.
Jammu sizzles at 40.6 degrees Celsius
Sweltering heat continued to haunt people of the Jammu region as day temperature jumped to a high of 40.6 degrees Celsius, 2.4 notches above normal limit. The city had recorded a high of 37.5 degrees Celsius yesterday, the highest in the past week, the Met office said. Minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 25.6 degrees Celsius. Katra, the base camp for the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Reasi district, was the second hottest place in the region with a high of 36.7 degrees Celsius. It recorded a low of 23.6 degrees Celsius, the weatherman said.
First monsoon showers lash Nashik, 2 dead in lightning strikes
After a long dry spell, Nashik city and parts of the district received this season's first monsoon showers yesterday. Two men died after they were struck by lightning at different villages in Sinnar taluka in the district, police said. According to the meteorological department, the district received 70.2 mm rain till this morning from yesterday. "Nashik city and parts of the district received the first monsoon showers yesterday. Rains accompanied by stormy winds and thunder started lashing in the afternoon," officials said. The district had received pre-monsoon showers on June 7 and yesterday's rains came after a gap of nearly two weeks. At least 17 trees collapsed in different localities in the city due to strong winds, and power supply at several places was also hit by it. It also led to water-logging in several areas, they said. According to police, two men- Praveen Kasar (25) of village Mithsagare and Sanjay Pomnar (26), a resident of Hivargaon- died after they ...