Heatwave

How Can Air Conditioning Pose A Risk For Your Heart And Nature

How can we keep people cool without destroying the earth? The paradox of air conditioning, and how it is needed but is also harming humans in the long term. Read more.

Jun 05, 2023, 11:51 AM IST

Weather Update: IMD Predicts Heavy Rains In Tamil Nadu, Severe Heatwave In Bihar, Bengal, Check Full Forecast Here

An increase in temperature by 3 to 5 degrees is likely in Northwest India in the next five days while Southern part of the country will witness heavy rainfall next week. 

Jun 04, 2023, 19:33 PM IST

Health Problems Due To Excessive Heat: Expert Shares Tips To Stay Safe This Summer

Dr Rajinder Kumar Singal, Senior Director and HOD- Internal Medicine, explains common health problems caused due to excessive heat and tips to stay safe. 

Jun 01, 2023, 18:58 PM IST

Weather Update: IMD Issues Orange Alert For Three States, Predicts Heavy Rainfall Over Kerala, Karnataka

IMD has predicted moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms for Delhi for the next two days, scroll down to read full weather forecast.

May 27, 2023, 21:37 PM IST

Can Heat Trigger Mental Health Issues? Experts Explain

There are multiple potential health risks associated with extreme heat exposure, so here we bring you tips on how to reduce the risk of developing mental health issues given by experts at KGMU. Read more to find out.

 

May 24, 2023, 20:18 PM IST

Delhi Weather Update: No Relief From Heat Today, Temperature To Hover Around 43°C

The mercury breached the 46-degree mark in parts of Delhi on Monday with the peak power demand soaring to 6,532 MW, the highest so far this season.

May 23, 2023, 12:34 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Reels Under Heatwave, Temp Over 40 Degrees Celsius In Varanasi, Health Experts Advise Precautions

A heatwave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during the summer season in the North-Western parts of India, according to National Disaster Management Authority.

May 21, 2023, 17:14 PM IST

Weather Update: IMD Issues Heatwave Warning, Yellow Alert In 18 Districts Of Uttar Pradesh Till Monday

The districts that will be in the grip of the heatwave are Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Mathura, Agra, Firozabad, Etawah, Auraiya, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Jhansi, Lalitpur and the adjoining areas.

May 21, 2023, 07:25 AM IST

Eye Care In Summer: Six Ways To Keep Your Eyes Protected In The Sun

Sunglasses and sunscreen are ready, but at least for your eyes, they are insufficient. We bring you easy and effective ways to keep your eyes safe and protected in this scorching heat and sun.

May 20, 2023, 11:13 AM IST

Heatwave: Do's And Don'ts To Avoid Heat Stroke And Other Heat-Related Illnesses

Heatwave conditions can result in physiological strain, which could even result in death. Here are quick and siimple tips to follow to avoid getting sick in the sun during the heatwave.

May 15, 2023, 12:02 PM IST

Weather Update: IMD Predicts Fresh Spell Of Heatwave, Rise In Temperature by 2-3 Degrees Celsius

A rise in maximum temperatures by 2-4 degrees is likely over most parts of the country during the next 5 days.

May 14, 2023, 08:18 AM IST

Weather Update: Cyclone 'Mocha' Intensifies Into Severe Cyclonic Storm; IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall Over Several States

IMD has predicted heavy rainfall over the Northeastern states of Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, and Assam while a rise temperature and heatwaves are likely over Northwestern part of India.

May 12, 2023, 07:04 AM IST

Weather Update: Heavy Rains To Lash Karnataka, Kerala; No Heatwave Likely For Next 5 Days

The maximum is likely to increase by 3 to 5 degrees Celcius over most parts of the country during next 5 days.

May 07, 2023, 08:46 AM IST

World Asthma Day: Severe Heatwave May Worsen Asthma, Expert Explains

Heatwaves can be a challenging time for individuals with asthma, as extreme heat can worsen symptoms and trigger an asthma attack. 

May 02, 2023, 15:33 PM IST

Weather Update: IMD Predicts Heatwave Conditions, Above-Normal Rainfall In May

It said normal to above-normal rainfall is expected in the northwest and west central parts of the country in May, including in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and parts of western Uttar Pradesh. Large swathes of the northeastern region, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and south Karnataka, are expected to witness below-normal rains.

Apr 29, 2023, 10:30 AM IST

Rains Lash Parts Of Delhi, Drizzle Likely On Friday Too

According to the India Meteorological Department. Several parts of the Delhi, including east, central and southeast, received rains.

Apr 27, 2023, 21:58 PM IST

Dehydration: Key Signs And Symptoms To Spot This Season

The key to effective dehydration treatment is early identification of the signs and symptoms of the condition. This is especially important in the scorching summer temperatures.

Apr 23, 2023, 12:40 PM IST

Weather Update: No Heatwave Conditions For Next 5 days, IMD Predicts Rain Spell Across India

According to the weather forecast, states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala are likely to witness heavy rainfall on April 23.

Apr 23, 2023, 07:55 AM IST

90 Percent Of India In 'Danger Zone' Of Heatwave Impacts: Report

The study also found that Delhi is particularly vulnerable to the effects of extreme heatwaves, despite the fact that its latest state action plan for climate change does not reflect this.

 

Apr 20, 2023, 08:18 AM IST

Lucknow, Prayagraj And Other Districts Change School Timings Amid Heatwave Conditions

Amid prevailing heatwave conditions in the country, Prayagraj and Lucknow have changed the timings for schools in the districts.

Apr 19, 2023, 20:56 PM IST