Heatwaves in India

DNA: Heat wave alert in Himachal Pradesh

Now issuing an alert of heatwave even in the mountains is like a warning. It is extremely hot in the plains. It has become difficult to even go out during the day.

May 23, 2024, 00:04 AM IST

Yogi's minister's insensitive statement on death due to 'lu', said 'heat increases death'

Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh has given a controversial statement in the UP government. The minister said that this has not happened for the first time, the death rate increases in summer. So far 69 people have died due to heat wave in Ballia, UP.

Jun 19, 2023, 18:24 PM IST

Weather Update: Severe heat in many states of North India

There is scorching heat in the whole of North India including Uttar Pradesh and people are facing difficulties due to heatwave.

Jun 19, 2023, 09:42 AM IST

Delhi Max Temp To Soar Upto 42 Degree, But Heatwave Unlikely

The IMD has also predicted below-normal maximum temperatures and fewer heat wave days in northwest India this month.

May 10, 2023, 22:14 PM 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

DNA: Alert in India on Extreme heat waves!

You must have noticed that the heat is gradually increasing in the country. Every year the temperature in summer is higher than the previous year. The World Bank has released a report regarding the heat in India. It has been told in the report that in the coming years such a heat wave will prevail in India which will be out of tolerance.

Dec 09, 2022, 23:12 PM IST

DNA: Side-effects of global warming in India

It gets more hot in the summer season and it rains more during the rainy season and in winter it gets very cold. The reason behind this is global warming. Down to Earth has warned in its research paper that by the year 2050, in the three big states of India, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, the mercury can go up to 50 ° C or above for at least 100 days every year.

Sep 06, 2022, 23:46 PM IST

Heatwaves increasing in India, likely to be more frequent in future, warns Centre

India suffered its hottest March in more than a century this year and temperatures were unusually high in April and May too, mainly blamed on climate change. 

Aug 03, 2022, 18:15 PM IST

DNA: Intense Heatwave -- Why is India's temperature constantly rising?

Two days ago, in some areas of the country's capital Delhi, the temperature had crossed 49 degrees. This simply means that this time the heat is not only breaking the record but its torture has scared the people. But the big question is why is the mercury rising in India year after year.

May 17, 2022, 23:46 PM IST

India records 49 degree Celsius, what would happen if temperature touches 50 degree Celsius-mark?

Delhi and several other parts of India on Sunday witnessed temperature crossing the 49 degrees Celsius mark, which suggests that a 50-degree level is around the corner. 

May 16, 2022, 09:55 AM IST

Heatwave onslaught: India's hottest and coolest places last week- In Pics

 The maximum temperature at the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's base station, rose to 41.4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday and is predicted to touch the 43-degree mark on May 12. 

May 12, 2022, 12:21 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi reviews govt's heatwave management, monsoon preparedness - Key points

The meeting was attended by the principal secretary to the prime minister, advisors to the PM, cabinet secretary, secretaries in the ministries of home, health, Jal Shakti, member NDMA, DGs of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and DG NDRF, reported ANI.

May 05, 2022, 21:04 PM IST

DNA: Who is the real culprit behind power cuts?

Most of the areas in India are facing heatwaves. But if there is a power crisis in the midst of such scorching heat, then the problems increase manifold. But the big question is who is the real culprit behind the power cuts in India?

May 03, 2022, 01:38 AM IST

Heatwaves vs huge electricity bill? Here're some low-budget hacks to keep your home cool in summers

It’s not easy to reel with unforgiving heatwaves, cruel sun rays and huge electricity dues owing to that all-day-long air conditioner consumption all at the same time. Not to mention the constant power cuts.

Apr 30, 2022, 10:41 AM IST