Explained: Why mercury is rising and what's behind searing heatwave in March this year
On Saturday (March 19), the maximum temperature recorded in Delhi was 36.6 degrees Celsius, which was six notches above normal.
Mar 20, 2022, 11:32 AM IST
Heat wave in Madhya Pradesh, Khargone district sizzles at a high of 43 degrees Celsius
"MP is expected to witness more heat waves this summer. The maximum temperature is expected to be mostly above normal during this season," said GD Mishra, the senior most meteorologist with IMD's Bhopal office.
Mar 19, 2022, 12:38 PM IST
Mumbai swelters at 37.5 degree Celsius, temp to rise more, IMD issues heatwave warning
The MeT department has predicted heatwave conditions to severe heatwave conditions over Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.
Mar 16, 2022, 11:48 AM IST
Weather forecast: Maximum temperatures to rise by 2-3°C in next few days, says IMD
Weather is likely to be dry over most parts of the country, the IMD's weather bulletin stated.
Mar 15, 2022, 10:32 AM IST
'Extreme heat reduction urgently needed to prevent unnecessary deaths'
According to a new Global Burden of Disease modelling study, also published in The Lancet, more than 356,000 deaths in 2019 were related to heat and that number is expected to grow as temperatures rise worldwide.
Aug 24, 2021, 14:45 PM IST
Wildfire guts town in Canada, more than 1,000 people evacuated
More than 1,000 people in and around Lytton, in central British Columbia, were evacuated late on Wednesday after the fast-moving fire engulfed the community, catching residents by surprise.
Jul 02, 2021, 12:37 PM IST
DNA: Whole world is suffering due to scorching heat
Normally by the end of June every year, monsoon rains start and people all over North India get relief from heatwaves. But this time the wait for monsoon rains in North India is getting longer. In fact, not only India but several parts of the world are suffering because of the soaring temperature.
Jun 30, 2021, 23:46 PM IST
Canada weather: Record heat forces British Columbia to shut schools, universities
Lytton, a town in central British Columbia roughly 200km (124 miles) north of Vancouver, reported a temperature of 46.6°C on Sunday.
Rajasthan: Heat wave alert for next 2 days as state reels under scorching sun
Rajasthan is reeling under scorching heat with the maximum temperature recorded above 45 degrees Celsius in some districts of the state on Friday (May 28).
May 28, 2021, 16:54 PM IST
Heat wave in Odisha forces government to revise school timings for THESE classes
Odisha’s School and Mass Education Department on Saturday (February 27) issued guidelines to reschedule school timings to tackle the heat wave conditions. The timings of offline sessions for classes 9 to 12 have been changed.
Feb 27, 2021, 23:20 PM IST
Temperature in Delhi crosses 46-degree Celsius; monsoon to reach soon
Delhi on Thursday (June 18, 2020) continued to scorch under stifling heat with the mercury crossing the 46 degrees Celsius-mark in some parts. The weather stations at Ayanagar recorded the maximum temperature at 46.4 degrees Celsius in the city.
Jun 19, 2020, 08:48 AM IST
RED ALERT: Why is it so hot despite the lockdown?
Watch the ground report to know why is it so hot despite the lockdown?
May 27, 2020, 16:32 PM IST
Heatwave to intensify in North India; temperature to cross 45 degrees in Delhi
The Northern part of India will continue to feel the scorching sun till May 29 as the temperature is likely to be above 45 degrees Celsius for the next few days, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
May 25, 2020, 11:19 AM IST
Heat wave in parts of Delhi, mercury likely to touch 46 degrees celsius-mark
Delhi on Saturday (May 23, 2020) recorded the hottest day with temperature crossing 45-degree celsius-mark as per the India Meteorological Department. The weather department also predicted that the temperature may go upto 46 degrees celsius and there will be no rain in the Delhi-NCR region until May 28.
May 23, 2020, 14:25 PM IST
How to keep your house cool during summers – Here are some tricks and tips
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of India has pointed out some tricks and tips that will let you face the extreme summers with ease.
May 06, 2020, 14:18 PM IST
India may have witnessed worst-ever summer
Last week, 11 of the 15 hottest places in the world were located in India, the rest were in neighbouring Pakistan, a weather monitoring website reported.
Jun 12, 2019, 12:48 PM IST
Monsoon likely to set in over Kerala during next 24 hours, says IMD
An orange alert has been issued in Kerala by the State Disaster Management Authority.
Jun 07, 2019, 15:42 PM IST
IMD predicts further delay in Monsoon, to arrive in Kerala on June 8
The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in northeast in next five days.
Jun 05, 2019, 15:38 PM IST
Severe heatwave to continue for next two days
Intense heatwave gripped several parts of the country on Sunday, with mercury clocking 48.9 degrees Celsius in Churu, Rajasthan, where one person succumbed to the extreme temperature. Watch this video to know more.
Jun 03, 2019, 13:28 PM IST
Heatwave to continue for next 2 days, subside gradually: IMD
Intense heatwave gripped several parts of the country on Sunday, with mercury clocking 48.9 degrees Celsius in Churu, Rajasthan, where one person succumbed to the extreme temperature. Watch this video to know more.
Jun 03, 2019, 11:48 AM IST
