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Dry heat from Pakistan, humid air from Arabian Sea: Why Delhi feels like 53°C

Dry heat from Pakistan, humid air from Arabian Sea: Why Delhi feels like 53°C

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Delhi reeled under intense heat on Tuesday again, with the “feels like” temperature soaring to 53.5 degrees Celsius at 5.30 pm. While actual temperatures across the city stayed around 40–41 degrees Celsius at major stations, dry winds from Pakistan and moisture from the Arabian Sea made it feel much worse. The intense heat is being driven by dry westerly winds from Pakistan, which are keeping temperatures high. (Ishant Chauhan/Hindustan Times) Here’s why Delhi is baking The intense heat is being driven by dry westerly winds from Pakistan, which are keeping temperatures high, while southwesterly winds from the Arabian Sea are also reaching Delhi and increasing humidity, experts said, according to news agency PTI. According to Mahesh Palawat of Skymet, the interaction between these dry and moist air masses leads to cloud formation, but there is not enough moisture for widespread rainfall. By the time clouds develop, usually around 4 or 5 pm, the day’s maximum temperature has already been recorded, causing both the actual temperature and the “feels like” temperature to remain unusually high. According …

US Marines board merchant ship in Arabian Sea suspected to be headed to Iran

US Marines board merchant ship in Arabian Sea suspected to be headed to Iran

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Washington, US Marines boarded a commercial ship in the Arabian Sea suspecting it was headed to Iran in violation of the US-imposed blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. US Marines board merchant ship in Arabian Sea suspected to be headed to Iran The US Central Command said that the commercial ship M/V Blue Star III was searched and released after ascertaining that it was not headed to an Iranian port. “Earlier today in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded M/V Blue Star III, a commercial ship suspected of attempting to transit to Iran in violation of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports,” CENTCOM wrote on X on Tuesday. CENTCOM said US forces released the vessel after conducting a search and confirming the ship’s voyage would not include an Iranian port call. The vessel was released after a search determined it was not planning to dock at an Iranian port, it said. CENTCOM added that 39 vessels have been “redirected to ensure compliance” with the blockade. Shipping through the Strait …

IMD forecasts low-pressure area over Arabian Sea, says likely to intensify into depression | Latest News India

IMD forecasts low-pressure area over Arabian Sea, says likely to intensify into depression | Latest News India

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that a low-pressure area will likely form over the east-central Arabian Sea off the North Karnataka-Goa coasts during the next 12 hours and is likely to move northwards and intensify further into a depression during the subsequent 36 hours. Fishermen are advised not to venture along and off the Andhra Pradesh coast and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal.(Photo by Pratik Chorge/Hindustan Times) “An upper air cyclonic circulation extending up to mid-tropospheric levels lies over east-central Arabian Sea off North Karnataka-Goa coasts at 08.30 IST of today, the 21st May 2025. Under its influence, a low-pressure area was likely to form within the next 12 hours and could move northward and strengthen into a depression,” the IMD said. Also read | 10 flights diverted, over 50 delayed after heavy rains, hail hits Delhi The agency also said unstable weather could prevail across parts of south and central India. This was mainly due to the formation of a trough extending from this cyclonic circulation to Coastal Andhra Pradesh in …

Cyclonic circulation over Arabian Sea likely to bring heavy rain to Karnataka

Cyclonic circulation over Arabian Sea likely to bring heavy rain to Karnataka

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that an upper air cyclonic circulation is likely to form around May 21 over the east-central Arabian Sea off the Karnataka coast. A low-pressure area will likely form over the same region around May 22, under its influence and thereafter, it is likely to move northwards and intensify further, the IMD said. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bengaluru has issued warnings for coastal Karnataka. It predicts extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning with strong surface winds until May 21 and very heavy to heavy rains until May 26. For south interior Karnataka, the IMD forecast extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning until May 21 and heavy to very heavy rains until May 26. For north interior Karnataka, the IMD predicts very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning until May 21 and heavy rains until May 26. Meanwhile, heavy rains has wrecked havoc in Bengaluru with a total of three deaths over the past few days. Manmohan Kamath (63), a resident of Madhuvan Apartments in NS Palya, and Dinesh (12), …

Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains for several states from May 20 due to cyclone in Arabian sea

Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains for several states from May 20 due to cyclone in Arabian sea

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Weather update: The IMD said an upper cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over the east-central Arabian Sea in the coming days which will bring widespread rain to several Indian states. New Delhi: Several states including Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh are likely to be affected by heavy rains due to upper cyclonic circulation in the Arabaian sea from may 20. These states are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coming days. The weather office said an upper cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over the east-central Arabian Sea in the coming days which will bring widespread rain to several Indian states. As per the weather forecast, the upper air cyclonic circulation is expected to form over the east-central Arabian Sea, off the Karnataka coast from May 21. The impact of upper air cyclonic circulation is likely to start on May 20 and continue till May 23, affecting Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in a statement said that under the influence of the …

Operation Sindoor LIVE: Naval operations begin in Arabian Sea as Pakistan continues to escalate

Operation Sindoor LIVE: Naval operations begin in Arabian Sea as Pakistan continues to escalate

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Operation Sindoor LIVE: India on Thursday night neutralised Pakistan military’s attempt to hit military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and some other locations with missiles and drones as tensions soared between the two countries amid fears of a wider military conflict. New Delhi: In a significant escalation of hostilities, Pakistan launched coordinated drone and missile attacks targeting multiple locations along India’s western frontier late on Thursday evening (May 8). However, the Indian armed forces responded with swift precision and successfully intercepted the aerial threats before they could inflict damage. Earlier on Thursday, India’s air defence systems had already neutralised a “substantial” wave of missiles and loitering munitions aimed at both civilian and military infrastructure across northern and western parts of the country. The international border areas have witnessed intense shelling, which led to the imposition of emergency measures in sensitive regions. Blackouts were imposed in several cities across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan following the interception of Pakistani drones and subsequent explosions in these areas. Notably, India had launched “Operation Sindoor” on May 7 and …

Naval Ops Begin In Arabian Sea After Pak Tries To Attack India: Sources

Naval Ops Begin In Arabian Sea After Pak Tries To Attack India: Sources

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New Delhi: Following a major escalation by Pakistan in the form of attempted missile strikes in Jammu and Kashmir and drone strikes in other parts of India, including Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer, the Indian Navy has started a retaliatory operation, sources have said. Targeted operations, they said in the early hours of Friday, have begun in the Arabian Sea against multiple targets in Pakistan.  On Thursday, loud explosions were heard in Jammu and it was later learnt that Pakistan had launched missiles not only at the city but several other parts of Jammu and Kashmir, including RS Pura, Arnia, Samba and Hiranagar. All the missiles were successfully intercepted by India’s air defence systems.  Shelling was reported in Pathankot and drones were intercepted in Jaisalmer, among other places. Blackouts were also enforced in several cities, including Chandigarh, Mohali and Srinagar.  “Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot & Udhampur were targeted by Pakistani-origin #drones and missiles along the International Border in J&K today. The threats were swiftly neutralised using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with established Standard Operating Procedures …

India and Pakistan hold simultaneous naval drills in Arabian Sea amid tensions post-Pahalgam terror attack

India and Pakistan hold simultaneous naval drills in Arabian Sea amid tensions post-Pahalgam terror attack

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While such military drills are routine for both nations, the timing and proximity of these exercises have drawn attention in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack which killed 26 innocent people on April 22. New Delhi: In a significant development in the Arabian Sea, both India and Pakistan are holding naval exercises almost simultaneously near each other’s maritime zones. The Indian Navy is conducting its maritime drills from April 30 to May 3 off the coast of Gujarat — maintaining a position around 85 nautical miles inside its maritime boundary. Meanwhile, just across the sea, Pakistan is also carrying out its own naval exercise which started on April 30 and set to conclude on May 2. While such military drills are routine for both nations, the timing and proximity of these exercises have drawn attention in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack which killed 26 innocent people on April 22.  As India has adopted a tough stance against Pakistan post-Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Navy on Wednesday made a bold statement by showcasing …

Indian Navy flexes firepower, goes full throttle in the Arabian Sea with anti-ship firing drills

Indian Navy flexes firepower, goes full throttle in the Arabian Sea with anti-ship firing drills

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Published on Apr 27, 2025 11:05 PM IST The Indian Navy has unleashed a stunning show of force, firing multiple BrahMos anti-ship missiles in the Arabian Sea as tensions with Pakistan soar after the Pahalgam terror attack. With visuals of pinpoint missile strikes and a bold “Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow” declaration, India signals it’s combat-ready for long-range precision offensive action. As Pakistan issues warnings and closes airspace, the Navy’s message is clear: India’s maritime might is on full display.   News / Videos / Indian Navy flexes firepower, goes full throttle in the Arabian Sea with anti-ship firing drills Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Indian Navy displays firepower with missile firings in Arabian Sea amid tensions with Pakistan | Visuals

Indian Navy displays firepower with missile firings in Arabian Sea amid tensions with Pakistan | Visuals

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The Indian Navy conducted successful anti-ship missile firings in the Arabian Sea, showcasing its combat readiness and long-range strike capabilities. The exercises were a demonstration of preparedness to defend the nation’s maritime interests amid growing tensions with Pakistan. New Delhi: Indian warships have successfully carried out multiple anti-ship missile firings in the Arabian Sea, showcasing their long-range precision strike capabilities and combat readiness. The Navy said the drills reaffirm its preparedness to defend the nation’s maritime interests “anytime, anywhere, anyhow.” Videos shared by the Navy showed BrahMos anti-ship and anti-surface cruise missiles being launched from several frontline warships, including Kolkata-class destroyers and Nilgiri and Krivak-class frigates. “Indian Navy ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems, and crew for long-range precision offensive strike. Indian Navy stands combat-ready, credible, and future-ready in safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests,” the Navy said in an online post. Pakistan had issued a maritime notification ahead of the Indian missile firings in the Arabian Sea. The show of strength comes amid heightened tensions between India …