Delhi-NCR Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave, Relief Expected After April 28

April 27, 2026 11:01 AM

Delhi-NCR Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave, Relief Expected After April 28

The National Capital Region (NCR) is experiencing intense summer conditions as a severe heatwave tightens its grip on the region. According to the latest forecast from the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature on Monday may reach 44 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is expected to hover around 27 degrees Celsius. The entire day is likely to remain under the influence of a strong heatwave, severely impacting daily life. The weather department has warned that strong surface winds w...

Southwest monsoon likely to advance further as north India battles intense heat: IMD

June 13, 2025 4:27 PM

Southwest monsoon likely to advance further as north India battles intense heat: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that conditions remain favourable for the further advancement of the southwest monsoon over parts of Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha in the next two days. The monsoon is also expected to reach more areas of Gujarat, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar over the subsequent three days. The IMD has predicted an active monsoon phase from June 13 to 17, with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall — exceedin...

Delhi heatwave likely to ease as IMD forecasts rain today

June 13, 2025 1:38 PM

Delhi heatwave likely to ease as IMD forecasts rain today

North India, currently reeling under intense heat, is expected to get some relief soon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warning of thunderstorms, lightning and rain on the night of June 13. IMD has advised people to remain alert as strong winds are likely to reach speeds of 40–50 km/h, particularly on the night of June 13 and morning of June 14. People are advised to avoid standing in open areas or under trees during this time. On June 13, the maximum temperature is expe...

Delhi boils under heatwave, red alert issued for today

June 12, 2025 1:00 PM

Delhi boils under heatwave, red alert issued for today

Delhi will continue to sizzle under a scorching heatwave on Thursday as the mercury is expected to remain dangerously high, prompting the issuance of a red alert across the national capital, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD said that temperatures ranged from 40.9 to 45 degrees Celsius across various weather stations on Wednesday, while the heat index - a measure of how hot it feels when humidity is taken into account - reached an alarming 51.9 degrees Celsius. At...

Health ministry issues advisory as Delhi sizzles, urges people to stay indoors during peak hours

June 11, 2025 3:32 PM

Health ministry issues advisory as Delhi sizzles, urges people to stay indoors during peak hours

With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that daytime temperatures in Delhi may soar to 45 degrees Celsius, the Health Ministry on Wednesday urged people to stay indoors during peak hours, and stay hydrated. The IMD has issued an orange alert for the national capital on Wednesday. The IMD has warned that daytime temperatures in Delhi could reach as high as 45 degrees Celsius, with night-time lows hovering around 29 degrees Celsius. The ongoing weather conditions are part of a pro...

Year begins with warmest January despite shift towards cooling La Nina

February 6, 2025 9:19 AM

Year begins with warmest January despite shift towards cooling La Nina

Last month was the world's warmest January on record, continuing a streak of extreme global temperatures despite a shift towards the cooling La Nina weather pattern, European Union scientists said on Thursday. January extended a run of extraordinary heat, in which 18 of the last 19 months saw an average global temperature of more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial times, the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said in a monthly bulletin. That was despite the world shifting ...