Heatwave

Delhi sizzles at 44.4 degree celcius, city continues to reel under heatwave

Besides Delhi, the IMD also issued red warning for Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Rajasthan for the next two days. It issued an 'Orange' warning for eastern Uttar Pradesh.

May 25, 2020, 19:03 PM IST

Dust, thunderstorm likely in parts of north India on May 29-30; heatwave to continue till May 28

The IMD prediction of thunderstorm comes at a time when several states like Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days.

May 25, 2020, 18:24 PM IST

Video: 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, 17:50 PM IST

IMD predicts heatwave, issued red alert for north India; rains likely after May 28

This season, the temperatures did not rise the way it usually does in the north and central India because of significant rainfall activity during April that continued till mid-May. 

May 24, 2020, 16:17 PM IST

Delhi temperature records 45.4 degree Celsius

Hot and dry weather prevailed in the national capital, with the temperature mounting to 45 degree Celsius in some parts of the city.

May 23, 2020, 17:30 PM IST

Maharashtra's Akola records highest temperature on Tuesday: Check top 10 hottest cities in India

At present, the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh comprise the top 10 hottest cities.

Apr 14, 2020, 18:45 PM IST

Heavy rainfall in Delhi & Noida, bit relief from heat

Heavy rainfall in Delhi & Noida, bit relief from the heat. Watch this video to know more.

Aug 12, 2019, 12:48 PM IST

Greenland loses 11 billion tonnes of ice in one day

Greenland's ice sheet witnessed its biggest melting down of the season as it lost around 11 billion tonnes of surface ice to oceans in a single day, due to the persistent heatwave causing record high temperatures across Europe.

Aug 03, 2019, 11:26 AM IST

Intense heatwave grips Europe, Paris sizzles at almost 41 degree Celsius

As a cauldron of hot air from the Sahara desert moved across the continent, drawn northwards by high pressure, Paris recorded its highest temperature since records began and Britain reported its hottest weather for the month of July.

Jul 25, 2019, 20:50 PM IST

Haryana government extends school holidays till July 8 due to heatwave

The Haryana government on Sunday announced that the summer vacation for schools will be extended by a week in view of the heatwave conditions prevailing in most parts of the state.

Jul 01, 2019, 07:27 AM IST

Summer vacation in Delhi schools extended till July 8 for students up to Class 8 amid heatwave

The Delhi government on Sunday extended by a week the summer vacation in city schools for students till Class 8 in view of hot weather conditions in the national capital.

Jun 30, 2019, 14:58 PM IST

Temperature likely to rise over northwest India in next few days; thunderstorm in Uttarakhand, UP: IMD

No significant change in maximum temperatures is likely over these major parts of the country during the next three days, added the IMD.

Jun 27, 2019, 20:42 PM IST

Heatwave likely in Europe, Paris could be hotter than Delhi this week

The mercury could cross 40 degree Celsius in Paris while cities in Germany, Switzerland and Belgium too are gearing up for what could be a scorcher of a week.

Jun 24, 2019, 14:46 PM IST

Relief from intense heatwave as monsoon arrives in Bihar, triggers rainfall

After triggering rainfall in Bihar's Purnia, the monsoon is expected to arrive in Patna tomorrow.

Jun 22, 2019, 10:10 AM IST

Heatwave claims lives of 145 people in Bihar; CM Nitish Kumar will conduct aerial survey of affected districts on Thursday

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will conduct an aerial survey of the affected districts on Thursday.

Jun 20, 2019, 07:41 AM IST

Heatwave claims lives of 139 people in Bihar

The severe heat conditions have prompted the state government to order the closure of academic activities in all schools and colleges till June 22.

Jun 19, 2019, 14:00 PM IST

Heatwave kills 130 people in Bihar, academic institutions closed till June 22

Major cities in the state, including Patna, Gaya and Bhagalpur, have been witnessing the heatwave for the past couple of days.

Jun 18, 2019, 07:10 AM IST

Bihar schools to remain closed till 22nd June due to prevailing heat wave

Bihar schools to remain closed till 22nd June due to the prevailing heatwave. Watch this video to know more.

Jun 17, 2019, 16:00 PM IST

Severe heatwave claims 74 lives in Bihar

Severe heatwave claims 74 lives in Bihar. Watch this video to know more.

Jun 17, 2019, 08:12 AM IST

Bihar: Heatwave claims 30 lives in Aurangabad

Heatwave killed more than 40 people in Bihar on Saturday. The state is already grappling with Acute Encephalitis Syndrome outbreak in Muzzafurpur that has killed over 70 children this month.

Jun 16, 2019, 09:08 AM IST