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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 …

Tourists enjoy pleasant weather in Kashmir amid severe heatwave across India

Tourists enjoy pleasant weather in Kashmir amid severe heatwave across India

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While large parts of India continue to reel under severe heatwave conditions, tourists visiting Kashmir are enjoying the Valley’s cool and refreshing weather. Visitors in Srinagar and other popular destinations described the pleasant climate as a welcome escape from the soaring temperatures being experienced in several states across the country. Tourists from different parts of India said the comfortable weather, scenic beauty, and warm hospitality of locals have made their visit to Kashmir memorable. 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

Heat wave to prevail across Maharashtra; yellow alert for Mumbai on Thursday| India News

Heat wave to prevail across Maharashtra; yellow alert for Mumbai on Thursday| India News

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heat wave conditions to prevail in isolated pockets of South Madhya Maharashtra on April 16 and 17. A yellow alert has been issued in several districts, including Mumbai, for Thursday. Thane, India – April -15, 2026: According to the India Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of a heatwave in the coming days. As a result, temperatures in Thane have already started rising �,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on,Wednesday, April -15, 2026. ( photo by Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times ) IMD has warned that heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in isolated areas of South Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada. Moreover, hot and humid conditions are also likely in some areas across Konkan to Goa on April 16. Similar conditions will prevail on April 17, with a yellow alert across districts for both days. However, the heatwave conditions are likely to get better from April 18 as the Met department has predicted light rain and thunderstorms are likely to prevail across parts of Maharashtra. Yellow alert in Mumbai …

From Telangana To Bihar: These States Offer Compensation For Heatstroke Deaths | New-delhi-news News

From Telangana To Bihar: These States Offer Compensation For Heatstroke Deaths | New-delhi-news News

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Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 09:30 IST As heatwave intensifies across several regions, only a few states provide compensation for heatstroke deaths. Here’s a look at where families of victims are eligible for relief. As extreme heat intensifies across several regions, the support available to heatstroke-affected families has increasingly come under scrutiny. (AI Image) Summer is just beginning to set in in India, but already many states are witnessing scorching temperatures. Over the last week, severe heatwave conditions prevailed in several area of Gujarat’s Saurashtra and Kutch regions and in parts of Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region. Most places in Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi recorded maximum temperatures more than 5.1 degree Celsius above normal, while large parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Konkan and Goa, Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh are also seeing significantly higher temperatures. The IMD also reported unusually high maximum temperatures in parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The department had earlier warned that the country could experience more heatwave days than usual between March and May this year. …

IMD Alert: What Will Weather Be Like In Your City On And After Holi? | New-delhi-news News

IMD Alert: What Will Weather Be Like In Your City On And After Holi? | New-delhi-news News

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Last Updated:March 02, 2026, 13:55 IST March begins with a blazing sun across India. IMD warns of prolonged heatwaves till May, with Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab and parts of UP likely to reel Elderly individuals, children, outdoor workers and those with existing health conditions have been advised to take extra precautions as the early signs of intense summer begin to strengthen across the country. As the nation prepares to celebrate Holi, weather patterns have taken a sharp turn. Even before the festival begins, temperatures have surged across large parts of India, signalling an early and potentially intense summer. Sudden Rise In Temperatures Before Holi With the arrival of March, heat has intensified rapidly from Delhi to much of North India. On March 1, the temperature in Delhi-NCR touched 32°C, marking a noticeable spike. The early onset of strong sunshine has already begun troubling residents in several regions. According to the India Meteorological Department, March is likely to be hotter than normal this year. February, too, was comparatively milder than usual, indicating that summer conditions may …

India heatwave news live: ‘Red’ alerts for Rajasthan, other states

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India heatwave news live: ‘Red’ warning in several states There has been no respite from heatwave conditions across north India. Even as extreme heat is affecting people’s livelihood and day-to-day activities, 50 degrees Celsius temperature was recorded in Rajasthan’s Phalodi on Saturday, reported news agency PTI. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said this was the highest temperature recorded in the country since June 1, 2019, when Churu, also in Rajasthan, logged a scorching 50.8 degrees Celsius.…Read More Meanwhile, as per experts, extreme heat is expected to affect parts of Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra till May 29. A ‘red’ warning has been issued for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat, indicating a “very high likelihood” of heat illness and heatstroke for all age groups. Extreme heat is felt not only in the northern plains and central regions of the country but also in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. West Bengal’s Cooch Behar (40.5 degrees), Assam’s Silchar (40), and Lumding …

No respite from heatwave in North India for next 5 days, mercury likely to go up: IMD | Latest News India

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Severe heatwave conditions are likely in many or most parts of northwestern India till May 25, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted. A rickshaw driver wipes his face during high temperatures in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, May 18, 2024.(Bloomberg) The red warning comes even as most parts of northwestern India continue to reel under high temperatures. A red warning implies that local agencies must act to prevent extreme heat-related emergencies. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! “Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions very likely in many/most pockets over Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, West Rajasthan; in some parts of West Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan & northwest Madhya Pradesh during 20th-24th and East Uttar Pradesh on 20th May 2024,” the weather agency said in a press release. Heatwave conditions are also expected over some places in Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, Saurashtra, and Kutch on May 23, 2024. The IMD added, “A gradual rise by about 2-3°C in maximum temperatures is …

IMD predicts severe heatwave conditions over Odisha, West Bengal for next five days

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The IMD has several parts of West Bengal and Odisha would reel under sever heatwave conditions next five days. File | Photo Credit: Arunangsu Roy Chowdhury Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue over the East and south Peninsular India during the next five days, the India Meteorological Department said on April 26. “A spell of rainfall accompanied by isolated thunderstorms/lightning and heavy rainfall is likely over Northeast India from 28-30 April,” it said. According to the IMD, heatwave to severe heatwave conditions will likely prevail in many places over Gangetic West Bengal, in some parts of Odisha, and in isolated pockets over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal during the next five days. “Heatwave conditions in isolated pockets over Bihar, Jharkhand, Telangana, Rayalaseema, Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, East Uttar Pradesh during the next five days; Kerala and Mahe during 26th-28th; Konkan during 27th-29th and West Uttar Pradesh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam during 28th-30th April 2024,” the weather agency said in a statement. Hot and humid weather is very likely to prevail over Assam & …

IMD issues heatwave alert for Thane, Raigad and Mumbai from April 27 to 29

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The IMD had advised people to cover head or use wet cloth or hat or umbrella while going out during afternoon hours, File photo | Photo Credit: The Hindu The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Maharashtra‘s Thane, Raigad districts and parts of Mumbai from April 27 to 29. IMD scientist Sushma Nair on Wednesday said there is an anti-cyclonic circulation over Thane, Raigad and parts of Mumbai which will lead to a rise in temperature. The temperatures are likely to peak on April 27 and 28. This is the second heatwave alert issued for Mumbai and neighbouring region this month. On April 15 and 16, Mumbai and its neighbouring areas had witnessed severe hot weather and temperatures in parts of Navi Mumbai reached 41 degrees Celsius. The IMD had advised people to avoid prolonged heat exposure, drink sufficient water and stay hydrated, wear light coloured, loose and cotton clothes, cover head or use wet cloth or hat or umbrella while going out during afternoon hours, and schedule strenuous jobs during …