Heat wave

'Unbearable Heat': Temperature Crosses 45 Degrees Celsius In Delhi

A fresh western disturbance could bring relief from the hot weather conditions in Delhi from May 24.

May 22, 2023, 13:11 PM IST

India Reels Under Heat Wave; Prayagraj, Bankura Hottest, Schools Shut In Odisha

The MeT office predicted above-normal maximum temperatures for most parts of the country from April to June, except parts of the northwest and the peninsular regions. 

Apr 19, 2023, 07:40 AM IST

Schools, Colleges In West Bengal To Remain Shut Next Week Due To Severe Heat Wave: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said due to severe heat wave conditions, children have been complaining of headaches and other health issues.

Apr 16, 2023, 14:20 PM IST

Heat Wave In India: 6 Common Health Problems To Look Out For This Summers

The effects of heat waves on health can range from minor symptoms, such as dehydration and heat exhaustion, to heatstroke.

Apr 15, 2023, 20:42 PM IST

Heat Waves In India To Come Earlier, Stay Longer, Be More Frequent: New Report

Studies show that India, which saw its hottest February in 2023 since record-keeping began in 1901, is one of the most exposed and vulnerable countries to heat.

Mar 27, 2023, 22:56 PM IST

DNA: Hot reporting from heat-ravaged Goa

In the month of March itself, the heat has started showing its attitude. The heat has already started breaking records in the coastal states. Till a few months ago, Kerala was troubled by floods and rains. So in Goa, the Meteorological Department has issued a heat wave alert.

Mar 13, 2023, 23:26 PM IST

Global Warming Effect: India Records Warmest February Since 1877; Centre Issues Heat Wave Advisory

Most parts of India could experience "extreme weather conditions" in April and May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Mar 01, 2023, 06:38 AM IST

DNA: Who is melting Europe in winter?

In January, there is snowfall in most parts of Europe and severe cold, but this year less snow has fallen in many places in Europe, and in many places it has not fallen at all. This time is being described as the hottest winter day in Europe.

Jan 06, 2023, 00:06 AM IST

As heat wave sweeps Europe, sets record-high temperatures in Britain, UN warns it should be a 'wake-up call'

World Meteorological Organisation said a "negative trend" of increasing heat waves is expected to continue for decades - at least until the 2060s.

Jul 20, 2022, 11:59 AM IST

DNA: Global Warming -- Deadly heat wave hits Europe

The Meteorological Department has issued an alert of heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, East Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh till July 20. In these states, water level in many rivers is already above the danger mark due to heavy rains. Not only India but other parts of the world are also hit due to the effects of climate change.

Jul 18, 2022, 23:16 PM IST

Rise in temperature levels aka global warming is causing sleep loss: Study

Warmer-than-average temperatures eroded human sleep, "primarily by delaying when people fall asleep and by advancing when they wake up during hot weather".

May 23, 2022, 15:34 PM IST

Namaste India: Heat is wreaking havoc in pakistan

These days the heat is wreaking such havoc in Pakistan that people are avoiding leaving the house during the day. In Pakistan's Jacobabad city, Tamman has broken all the records. At the same time, in Spain, people are suffering due to the scorching heat.

May 21, 2022, 12:38 PM IST

UP's Banda records 46.2 degrees Celsius, check IMD's list of cities with maximum temperatures today

The IMD has warned that there would be a rise in maximum temperatures by 2-3 degrees Celsius over northwest India.

May 18, 2022, 22:49 PM IST

'Revise school timings or advance summer holidays': Parents urge Delhi govt as heatwave continues

Delhi recently recorded its second hottest April in 72 years with a monthly average maximum temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius.

May 03, 2022, 18:15 PM IST

Heatwave intensifies across India, Centre issues health advisory - Check dos and don'ts here

Union Health Secretary has told the chief secretaries of states to sensitise all health staff on early recognition and management of heat illness.

May 02, 2022, 13:24 PM IST

Weather update: Heatwave abates in northwest India; relief in sight as IMD predicts rainfall in Delhi, UP, northeast

"Barring some parts of west Rajasthan and the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, no place in the country is likely to see a heatwave in the next five days," IMD said. 

May 02, 2022, 08:32 AM IST

Heatwave grips India, several cities record max temperature around 45 degrees - Check IMD’s full list here

Maharashtra’s Chandrapur recorded a maximum temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius yesterday. 

May 01, 2022, 11:42 AM IST

Weather update: Delhi records second-hottest April in 72 years; heatwave to continue

"Maximum and minimum temperatures of the day are likely to hover around 43 and 25 degrees Celsius on Sunday," IMD officials said.

May 01, 2022, 07:53 AM IST

Weather update: No respite from heatwave for next few days as mercury soars across India - Check full forecast here

IMD said the heatwave spell will persist over northwest and central India till May 2 and over east India till April 30.

Apr 30, 2022, 10:45 AM IST