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Akola records country’s highest temperature at 46.9 degrees Celsius as heatwave conditions grip Vidarbha

Akola records country’s highest temperature at 46.9 degrees Celsius as heatwave conditions grip Vidarbha

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Data from the Regional Meteorological Centre in Nagpur shows that Amravati followed closely at 46.8 degrees Celsius. Wardha registered 46.4 degrees Celsius, while Yavatmal touched 46 degrees Celsius. Nagpur recorded 45.4 degrees Celsius and Chandrapur reached 45 degrees Celsius 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

hot weather grips National Capital Region; slight relief expected later this week

hot weather grips National Capital Region; slight relief expected later this week

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The National Capital Region (NCR) is currently in the throes of an intense summer heatwave, with extremely high temperatures disrupting daily life. According to the latest forecast from the Meteorological Department, Monday’s maximum temperature was likely to reach a sweltering 44 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may remain around 27 degrees Celsius. The entire day was expected to remain under the grip of severe heatwave conditions, reported the IANS. 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

El Nino Is Brewing Again: Should India Brace For A Deficient Monsoon In 2026? | India News

El Nino Is Brewing Again: Should India Brace For A Deficient Monsoon In 2026? | India News

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Last Updated:March 13, 2026, 17:35 IST What is worrying meteorologists is not just the possibility of El Nino itself, but how strong it could become. El Nino occurs when surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean warm unusually (PTI) Scientists are increasingly seeing early signals that El Nino conditions could develop in 2026, and possibly strengthen as the year progresses. According to recent reports, climate models suggest that the current La Nina phase in the Pacific Ocean is weakening, with ocean–atmosphere patterns shifting towards neutral conditions before potentially flipping to El Nino by mid-year. Forecasts from global weather agencies indicate roughly a 60 per cent chance of El Nino emerging between June and August, with the probability rising further toward the latter half of the year. What is worrying meteorologists is not just the possibility of El Nino itself, but how strong it could become. India is already seeing an intense summer. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and international climate centres are closely monitoring the Pacific because some model projections indicate the event …

Cold wave likely in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh till November 11, warns IMD

Cold wave likely in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh till November 11, warns IMD

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The Indian Meteorological Department on Saturday warned that parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are likely to experience a cold wave from November 9 to 11. During this time, the temperature will dip 2-5 degrees Celsius below normal at night. IMD said night temperatures will fall below normal by about 2-4 degrees Celsius over south Haryana and isolated plains of northwest India.(Hindustan Times) The cold wave is expected to sweep across Northwest and adjoining Central India over the next week. According to the forecast by the Meteorological Department, cold wave conditions will prevail in isolated areas of East Rajasthan on November 9 and over Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand from November 9 to 11. Further, night temperatures will fall below normal by about 2-4 degrees Celsius over south Haryana and isolated plains of northwest India & North Madhya Maharashtra during 4-5 days. As per the district-wise weather warning, a yellow alert has been issued for Rajasthan’s Sikar and Tonk. IMD has also issued a yellow alert for several areas of Madhya Pradesh, including Rewa, Rajgarh, …

IMD declares a yellow rainfall alert for 12 districts in Kerala

IMD declares a yellow rainfall alert for 12 districts in Kerala

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Dark clouds hovering over Puthuvype beach in Kochi on Wednesday. May 22, 2025. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to heavy pre-monsoon showers across Kerala on Friday (Mauy 23, 2025). It has issued a yellow alert for 12 districts, excluding Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam.  The weather system catalysing the monsoon over Kerala will likely intensify in the next 48 hours. The IMD is reportedly poised to declare the onset of the monsoon, with rainfall intensifying.  Rough seas  The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information (INCOIS) has issued a special alert for Kerala’s coastal districts. It has warned of choppy seas and tidal surges.  It has predicted waves reaching a height of up to 3.2 metres in Kozhikode and Kannur coastal localities. The INCOIS has advised fishers to beach their boats and safely anchor their sea-going vessels.  The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has advised sea-faring fishers to exercise caution. The SDMA has also advised holidaymakers to avoid frequenting beaches or venturing into the sea.  The State government has warned …

At 46.2 degrees Celsius, Odisha’s Jharsuguda becomes hottest place in country | Latest News India

At 46.2 degrees Celsius, Odisha’s Jharsuguda becomes hottest place in country | Latest News India

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Bhubaneswar, Odiha’s industrial town of Jharsuguda on Tuesday emerged as the hottest place in the country with mercury level reaching 46.2 degrees Celsius while 15 places in the state recorded maximum temperature at or above 40 degrees Celsius, IMD said. At 46.2 degrees Celsius, Odisha’s Jharsuguda becomes hottest place in country Chandrapur in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra was the second hottest place in the country recording 45.8 degrees Celsius followed by Brahmapuri of the same region boiling at 45.2 degrees Celsius, The Indian Meteorological Department said. Jharsuguda in the state’s western region, recorded an all-time high April temperature of 46.2 degrees Celsius amid the severe heat wave warning prevailing across the region. “The previous highest temperature since 1953 was 46.1 Degrees Celsius, recorded on April 19, 2010,” senior weather scientist Umashankar Dash said in a post on X. Jharsuguda was followed by Hirakud at 44.7 degrees Celsius), Sambalpur , Boudh , Titlagarh , Balangir , Angul , Nuapada , Talcher and Paralakhemundi , the evening bulletin issued by the Meteorological Centre here said. While …

Weather today: Orange alert in Himachal Pradesh for snow, rain; Delhi AQI ‘moderate’ | Latest News India

Weather today: Orange alert in Himachal Pradesh for snow, rain; Delhi AQI ‘moderate’ | Latest News India

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Amid inclement weather in upper reaches of North India hills, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain and snowfall in for Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Monday, March 3, citing a western disturbance. Rain and snowfall are predicted in several parts of north India(PTI) The weather department stated that a fresh western disturbance was likely to cause fairly widespread rainfall and snowfall over the Western Himalayan region and its adjoining plains. Also Read: Survivors share Uttarakhand avalanche horror: ‘Heard thunder, couldn’t run…second birth’ This will bring isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall and snowfall to Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on March 3 and 4. Isolated light to moderate rainfall and snowfall are also expected over Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh on March 3. Also Read: Himachal: 484 roads still blocked, another wet spell likely The forecast also included a rise in maximum temperatures of around 2 degrees Celsius which will fall in the next few days gradually. The IMD has also predicted isolated rainfall in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Meghalaya on March …

Delhi-NCR wakes up to light showers, IMD predicts rainfall in these states – India TV

Delhi-NCR wakes up to light showers, IMD predicts rainfall in these states – India TV

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Image Source : FILE PHOTO Representative Image North India has seen a significant change in the weather due to the western disturbance. Dark clouds have been covering the sky in the Delhi-NCR since Monday evening followed by a drizzle in the early hours of Tuesday. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that similar weather conditions will likely prevail in the Delhi-NCR until Wednesday. Earlier, the fog conditions prevailed in the national capital but after early morning showers, the visibility has increased significantly. Meanwhile, a rain alert has been issued in many districts of Delhi-NCR, Western Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab today. Rain alert today and tomorrow According to the weather department, the minimum temperature in Delhi is expected to be 12 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature is expected to be 23 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Light rain with cloudy weather is predicted during the day. Rain alert in these districts of UP The met department has also issued a yellow alert for many districts of western Uttar Pradesh. According to the information given by IMD, …

Weather forecast today: Rainfall likely in THESE states, cold wave to grip several parts of India

Weather forecast today: Rainfall likely in THESE states, cold wave to grip several parts of India

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Image Source : PTI/FILE Representative Image The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted light to heavy rainfall in several parts of India on Tuesday while the cold waves continued to grip several parts of India. According to the meteorological department, the well-marked low-pressure area over the Southwest and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal is likely to move west-southwestwards which will bring light to heavy rainfall in southern India. Rainfall in these states In coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Rayalseema, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at few places is predicted on Tuesday. Moreover, isolated places in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalseema may witness even heavy rainfall during the day. Meanwhile, light to moderate rainfall is very likely over coastal Odisha with the possibility of heavy rainfall at isolated places on Tuesday. However, thunderstorms and lightning will not be seen in the area. Moreover, light to moderate rainfall/snowfall is likely at isolated places over the Western Himalayan region including, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh among others on Tuesday. Cold wave forecast Cold wave to …

Rains to batter Delhi, UP, other states amid shivering cold – India TV

Rains to batter Delhi, UP, other states amid shivering cold – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE Representative Image In a latest weather update, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert amid the severe cold in North India. Many states including Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab are going to receive rain in the next few days. Along with the rain, the severe cold will also increase. The met department has said that along with the rain, there is a possibility of cold wave for the next five to seven days. Rainfall alert According to the IMD, the national capital is likely to witness a very light rain on December 23 (Monday). Moreover, the weather department said that many districts of Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana may receive rain on 26 December (Thursday) and 27 December (Friday).  Cold wave Due to the rain, there will be severe cold conditions in the affected areas. Severe cold wave will be seen in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh. A new Western Disturbance is about to hit the western Himalayan region and plains. This will cause a …