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September 16, 2024 6:27 PM

Heatwave conditions to continue over many parts of North India, gradually abate

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue over many parts of North India during Wednesday and gradually abate thereafter due to an approaching western disturbance towards northwest India. According to the IMD, heatwave conditions prevailed in most parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh; in some parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, and north Madhya Pradesh. It also prevailed in isolated pock...

September 16, 2024 6:27 PM

India sees record peak demand for power in north as heatwave persists

Peak demand for power in India's hot, arid northern plains hit a record on Monday, the government said as it continues to implement measures to meet high energy consumption, although the weeks' long heatwave is forecast to abate soon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal temperatures for June in the northwest and central parts of the country, making it one of the longest heatwave spells. Government data shows that there were nearly 25,000 cases of suspected heat...

June 18, 2024 2:08 PM

Intense heatwave scorches Delhi NCR; Northeast faces severe flooding

The national capital continued to endure an intense heatwave on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for the region. The heat index, or the feels-like temperature, in Delhi soared to 50 degrees Celsius on Monday, according to the IMD. Residents of Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad struggled to cope with the extreme heat, leading to an increase in heat-related illnesses and hospital visits. The weather data indicates a brief respite on June 19 and 20, but tempera...

September 16, 2024 6:35 PM

IMD issues orange alert for heatwave In North-West, North and East India

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions in Northwest, North and Eastern parts of the country. The IMD said that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions will prevail over parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha for the next three to four days. Senior Scientist at IMD Dr RK Jenamani said that the average temperature is expected to rise by 5 to 6 degrees celsius over these regions in the upcoming days. The w...

June 11, 2024 11:40 AM

IMD issues red alert for heatwave in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for a heatwave expected to affect Bihar and Uttar Pradesh over the next three to four days. This extreme weather alert underscores the imminent risk posed by soaring temperatures in these regions. Heatwave conditions are anticipated in various pockets across northern and central India. Affected areas include Jammu Division, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Odisha, with the oppressive he...

June 2, 2024 5:32 PM

Heatwave conditions to reel over most parts of north India on June 3: IMD

Heatwave conditions are likely to reel over most parts of the country on June 3, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. "Heatwave conditions are very likely in isolated pockets of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Jammu division, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh and Odisha on June 3," said the weather bulletin. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a meeting to review the situation of the ongoing heatwave ...

May 29, 2024 10:38 PM

Bihar orders closure of schools and educational institutes due to severe heatwave

In response to the intense heatwave conditions gripping the state, the Bihar government has mandated the closure of all private and government-run schools, coaching institutes, and anganwadi centres until June 8. The decision, announced on Wednesday, follows reports of several students fainting due to the extreme temperatures. Chief Secretary Brajesh Mehrotra directed district magistrates to ensure compliance with the closure order. The directive highlights that many districts in Bihar, includi...

September 16, 2024 6:41 PM

IMD forecasts heat wave conditions over Northwest & Central India to reduce

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that heat wave to severe heat wave conditions prevailing over Northwest and Central India are likely to reduce gradually from Thursday. These conditions are very likely to prevail in Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Odisha till Thursday. No significant change in maximum temperatures is predicted over Northwest and Central India for today (Wednesday). The temperat...

September 16, 2024 6:42 PM

Northwestern and Central India to get respite from heatwave in three days: IMD

The Deep Depression, a remnant of Cyclonic Storm Remal over Bangladesh moved east-northeastwards with a speed of 15 kilometers per hour and lay centered over Bangladesh during last night. The India Meteorological Department, IMD said that the system is likely to move east-northeastwards, and gradually weaken into a Depression today. Owing to the conditions, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over eastern districts of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal today (Tuesday). Similar conditions are likely ...

September 16, 2024 6:37 PM

Health Ministry advises employers to take essential heat safety measures at workplace

Amid rising heatwave, the Ministry of Health, has advised employers to take essential heat safety measures at the workplace. In a social media post, Health Ministry said from providing hydration stations to scheduling outdoor tasks during cooler hours, let’s ensure our workers stay cool, healthy, and productive. The ministry called on employers to provide proper drinking water facilities at the workplace. Sharing the tips, Ministry said schedule strenuous and outdoor jobs in cooler times of...