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IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi as temperatures likely to touch 46 degrees

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi as temperatures likely to touch 46 degrees

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi for the next three days, warning of intense heatwave conditions as temperatures in the national capital are expected to rise sharply again. According to the weather department, maximum temperatures in Delhi are likely to remain between 44 and 46 degrees Celsius till May 27, following a brief spell of cloudy weather and relatively cooler conditions earlier this week. The IMD has advised residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses and avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during peak afternoon hours. Temperatures expected to rise further over next 24 hours The IMD said maximum temperatures in Delhi could rise by another 1 to 2 degrees Celsius within the next 24 hours before remaining consistently high over the following days. Minimum temperatures are also expected to increase by around 2 to 3 degrees Celsius before gradually easing towards the end of the month. Officials said significant relief is unlikely before May 28, when weather conditions are expected to change due to possible rainfall and thunderstorm …

IMD issues yellow alert in 19 Rajasthan districts as Barmer sizzles at 45.4 degrees Celsius

IMD issues yellow alert in 19 Rajasthan districts as Barmer sizzles at 45.4 degrees Celsius

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Heatwave conditions intensified across Rajasthan with Barmer recording the state’s highest temperature at 45.4 degrees C. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for 19 districts, warning of rising temperatures and continued severe heatwave conditions over the coming days 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

Kerala to welcome monsoon on May 26; Rajasthan and UP brace for scorching heat

Kerala to welcome monsoon on May 26; Rajasthan and UP brace for scorching heat

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday announced that the southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala around May 26, with a model error of four days. Conditions are already favourable for its advance into parts of the south Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands within the next 24 hours, the weather bureau said. In its latest press release, IMD highlighted that while the monsoon is progressing normally, large parts of northwest and central India will continue to reel under heat wave to severe heat wave conditions for the coming week. 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

Barmer burns at 48.3 degree Celsius as IMD warns of continuing severe heatwave

Barmer burns at 48.3 degree Celsius as IMD warns of continuing severe heatwave

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Barmer turned into the hottest hotspot in the state on Tuesday, recording a searing 48.3 degrees Celsius the highest temperature logged in Rajasthan this season, while other parts of the state continued to bake under a relentless heatwave on Wednesday. The Meteorological Department issued red alerts for several districts.  Weather officials warned that the blistering conditions are expected to continue for at least the next two days, offering little relief from the intense summer spell, as per IANS reports. 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

IMD forecasts early monsoon arrival in India within next 4-5 days

IMD forecasts early monsoon arrival in India within next 4-5 days

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated an early push of the southwest monsoon, with conditions turning favourable for its advance over parts of the south Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea and Nicobar Islands during the next four to five days. The development comes amid widespread weather activity across the country, triggered by multiple cyclonic circulations, troughs and an approaching Western Disturbance, bringing a mix of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds and heatwave conditions. Heavy rainfall alert across southern states According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue over parts of South India, particularly Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe and south Interior Karnataka over the next few days. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are also expected across several regions, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh and parts of peninsular India. Northeast India braces for intense rainfall The Northeast is likely to remain under the influence of intense rainfall activity, with Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh expected to receive heavy to very heavy showers till May 18. Similar …

Record April heat scorches Rajasthan; Jaisalmer touches 46.4 degC amid severe heatwave

Record April heat scorches Rajasthan; Jaisalmer touches 46.4 degC amid severe heatwave

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Jaisalmer in Rajasthan has recorded an unprecedented spike in temperatures, setting a new April record at 46.4 degrees Celsius. This surpasses the previous high of 46.3 degrees registered on April 18, 2025, marking one of the most intense heat episodes in recent years.  Over the past 24 hours, maximum temperatures across all major cities in the state exceeded 40 degrees. Severe heatwave conditions were recorded in Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, and parts of Jaipur. Ajmer recorded a high of 42.5 degrees, with minimal relief despite light winds. 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

Behind an early summer is a lack of winter rains | Explained News

Behind an early summer is a lack of winter rains | Explained News

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3 min readBengaluruMar 10, 2026 07:20 AM IST In several regions of India, particularly in the north and west, the cool winter days of February were suddenly replaced by unusually warm days this month. Temperatures were 8 to 13 degrees Celsius above normal, which can be classified as heat-wave conditions. While a similar situation was witnessed in February three years ago, such an early arrival of heat is rare. A warmer March In its March forecast, the IMD said that day temperatures over western Himalayan regions and peninsular and central India would remain ‘above’ normal. It also warned of ‘above’ normal heatwave days in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. Both scenarios were realised within the very first week of March. A state like Himachal Pradesh has already experienced temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius. “The probability of the maximum temperatures over Shimla rising above 25 degrees Celsius is negligible, and definitely not in March. Summer over Shimla peaks in May and early June, but heatwaves are uncommon,” said an IMD official. A similar situation prevailed in Jammu …

Hot Days Ahead: Mercury Soars To 40.2℃ In Delhi, Heatwave Turns Severe In Rajasthan & Gujarat

Hot Days Ahead: Mercury Soars To 40.2℃ In Delhi, Heatwave Turns Severe In Rajasthan & Gujarat

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Last Updated:April 07, 2025, 21:34 IST The mercury rose nearly 5℃ to 8℃ above normal not just in Punjab-Haryana-Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, but also most parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, as well as Ladakh Pedestrians cover their heads to protect themselves from the scorching heat, at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi on April 7. (Image: PTI/Vijay Verma) Signalling the start of heatwave conditions in Delhi, the maximum temperature soared to 40.2℃ in the national capital on Monday, which was nearly five notches above normal. However, in order for the MeT to declare a heatwave, the temperature must remain over 40℃ and at least 4.5℃ to 6.5℃ above normal in at least two stations in a meteorological subdivision in the plains for two consecutive days. The heatwave is declared on the second day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has already issued heatwave warnings over most parts of northwest India this week. In Delhi, the main observatory at Safdarjung recorded 40.2℃ – April’s highest so far. But, the temperatures settled a notch higher at 41℃ …

BSF soldiers brave intense heat on India-Pakistan Border in Rajasthan

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A BSF jawan buries an egg in the sand and a few minutes later, he uncovers it and then peels it to reveal an almost perfectly boiled egg. | Photo Credit: PTI A relentless heatwave has been sweeping through large parts of the country, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a ‘red alert’ for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and west Uttar Pradesh. “The brutal heatwave will continue for at least five more days,” according to the Met. With weapons on their shoulders and eyes glued to binoculars, men and women soldiers on foot patrol through the six-hour-shift, every day, to ward off any threats along the Indo-Pak International Border. To demonstrate the intense heat they experience during the summer season, a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan buries an egg in the sand near the Kailash post in the Anupgarh district of Rajasthan. A few minutes later, he uncovers it and then peels it to reveal an almost perfectly boiled egg. Heatwave in Rajasthan | Jaipur weather office issues red alert; stresses need for “extreme …

Rajasthan’s Barmer Records 48.6 degrees Celsius As Heatwave Continues

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The India Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert. Barmer: The scorching heat continues in most parts of Rajasthan, and now even the nights are getting hotter. Due to the heatwave and scorching heat conditions on Friday, it became difficult for people to come out of their homes. Thursday was the hottest day of this season in Barmer. To provide relief from the heat, water is being sprinkled on the streets and roads. On Thursday, the maximum temperature in Barmer increased by 0.8 degrees, reaching 48.8 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature decreased by 0.4 degrees, reaching 32.2 degrees Celsius. On Friday, the maximum temperature reached 48.8 degrees Celsius in Barmer. A red alert was issued in most of the districts of Rajasthan, with temperatures expected to increase by two degrees Celsius from May 25 to 27. Barmer district collector Nishant Jain said that the leaves of Health, PHED (Public Health and Engineering Department), Discom officials, and administrative officers have been cancelled till further orders. “In view of the heat, the health department is keeping …