Heat wave

Delhi records second hottest April in 72 years, 'orange alert' issued for Saturday

The national capital experienced three prolonged heatwaves this month.

Apr 30, 2022, 10:26 AM IST

Heatwave sweeps across several states, India's peak power demand hits all-time high

The country's peak power demand met touched an all-time high of 207.11 GW on Friday.
 

Apr 30, 2022, 07:16 AM IST

DNA: Who is responsible for the power crisis?

Amidst the rising heat, the whole of North India is in the grip of Heat Wave. In April itself, the temperature has crossed 45 degrees. In such a situation, think that if there is a power crisis, then the problem will increase a lot.

Apr 30, 2022, 02:38 AM IST

Heatwave sweeps West Bengal, CM Mamata Banerjee announces early summer vacation in schools, colleges

"I will urge education minister Bratya Basu to announce May 2 as the date for the onset of summer vacations in schools, colleges and universities. Ask the private schools to implement this, too," CM Banerjee said. 

Apr 28, 2022, 11:18 AM IST

Weather update: Heatwave conditions to subside, days of relief likely to come in India in beginning of May

These heatwave conditions will last until the end of this month with sultry conditions affecting the residents of North India. However, heatwave conditions may see a backseat at the beginning of May, reported ANI. 

Apr 28, 2022, 10:12 AM IST

Weather update: Several parts of India to experience heatwave, IMD sounds 'yellow alert' for Delhi - In pics

"Heatwave conditions would continue over Vidarbha, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh during next five days, over Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, interior Gangetic West Bengal and interior Odisha till April 30," IMD said.

Apr 28, 2022, 09:03 AM IST

Weather update: Temperature to rise in Delhi, heat wave warning issued for UP, Maha, other states; check full forecast here

The IMD has also issued a heat wave warning for Bihar, Haryana, and Punjab.

Apr 25, 2022, 10:06 AM IST

Haye garmi: Mercury breaches 40-degree mark in Delhi, expected to touch 44 degree Celsius next week

The mercury is likely to touch the 44-degree mark in the national capital by Thursday.

Apr 24, 2022, 07:22 AM IST

Heatwave warning issued for several states, check IMD's weather alert here

Widespread rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm or lightning very likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during next five days, said IMD. 

Apr 16, 2022, 12:57 PM IST

Weather forecast: Heatwave conditions subside, IMD predicts heavy rainfall in these states - Read here

The major spell of heatwave in northwest India has come to an end and the temperature is likely to decrease by two to three degrees due to the increased presence of clouds, said IMD. 

Apr 14, 2022, 12:38 PM IST

Weather update: Orange alert in Delhi, no respite from heatwave conditions in city

IMD has issued an orange alert warning of a severe heatwave in Delhi for Monday.

Apr 11, 2022, 11:29 AM IST

Heatwave sweeps through various parts of India, here’s list of states where mercury is rising

IMD said Northwest India and adjoining parts of central India are likely to see more intense and frequent heatwave conditions in April.

Apr 10, 2022, 12:40 PM IST

Delhi's temperature rises to 42.4 degrees Celsius, highest in 72 years in first half of April

IMD said this is the first time in 72 years that Delhi has recorded such a high temperature in the first half of April.

Apr 10, 2022, 10:13 AM IST

Severe heatwave conditions to prevail over Delhi today, IMD issues orange alert

The IMD has issued an Orange alert for today as the severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue to prevail over the national capital.

Apr 10, 2022, 07:06 AM IST

Heat wave conditions across North India, Alert issued in Delhi, Rajasthan

Severe heat and heat are going on in the whole country at this time. The scorching sun forced people to remain imprisoned in their homes. The Meteorological Department issued an alert in view of the heat and heat in Rajasthan, Delhi.

Apr 09, 2022, 11:08 AM IST

After warmest March in 122 years, Delhi sizzles at 41.6 degrees Celsius, hottest day of year so far

The maximum temperature at most places in the national capital settled at least seven degrees above normal.

Apr 09, 2022, 10:57 AM IST

Heatwave likely in Delhi today; IMD predicts more intense, frequent heatwaves in Northwest India this month

IMD Director-General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that the frequency of intense heatwave conditions will be higher in April as compared to March. 

Apr 07, 2022, 10:58 AM IST

Heatwave to severe heatwave prevails in many states - Check IMD’s full forecast here

The IMD has predicted isolated heatwave conditions likely to prevail over Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Vidarbha and Gujarat on Sunday; over Jharkhand till April 4 and over Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh for next five days.

Apr 03, 2022, 11:31 AM IST

‘Severe heat wave’ in Delhi today; Central, West India to sizzle over next 4-5 days: IMD

"The temperature is going to rise till 39 degrees, it may reach 40 degrees also. Heatwave is there, it will continue for today and tomorrow including other parts of India. There will be a slight fall from April 1 and then again high temperatures will continue throughout," said IMD official. 

Mar 31, 2022, 10:55 AM IST

IMD predicts heat wave, rainfall in these states - Check full weather forecast here

IMD predicted that the heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail in isolated pockets in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat. 

Mar 27, 2022, 10:06 AM IST