New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The ongoing spell of intense heat and heatwave conditions is expected to continue across Delhi-NCR for the next three days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a ‘yellow alert’ for the region on May 26 and 27. According to the latest forecast, the maximum temperature may touch 44 degrees Celsius during this period, while the minimum temperature is likely to remain between 30 and 31 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has advised resident…
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New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Amid the continuing severe heat and heatwave conditions in Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday that the government is working on a large scale to provide relief to people. Special arrangements have been made through Mobile Heat Relief Units and Cooling Zones across all 13 districts of the capital to protect citizens, labourers, commuters, and needy people from the heat, she said.Chief Minister Gupta said that the objective of the Delhi government is not only…
Chandigarh, May 25 (IANS) Amid rising temperatures and ongoing heatwave conditions across Punjab, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann government has revised the working hours of government offices and educational institutions from Monday. Under the new schedule, all government offices, service centres, and educational institutions — including government, aided, and private schools — will function from 7:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. until further orders. The decision has been widely welcomed by employee…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The national capital is preparing for another intense spell of heat after a short period of cloudy weather and slightly cooler temperatures brought temporary relief to residents. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting heatwave conditions over the next three days with daytime temperatures expected to remain between 44 and 46 degrees Celsius. According to the weather department, the mercury is likely to rise further befor…
Bhubaneswar, May 24 (IANS) In view of the prevailing heatwave conditions, the Odisha Works Department on Sunday directed that labourers should not be engaged in outdoor work during peak daytime hours between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.The Engineer-in-Chief (EIC) of the Works Department has written to all Chief Construction Engineers and Superintending Engineers across various zones of the state in this regard.According to the department’s letter, the state government had earlier issued instructions pro…
Hyderabad, May 24 (IANS) Heatwave has so far claimed 16 lives in Telangana, officials said on Sunday, as the state continued to reel under severe weather conditions with several parts of north Telangana recording temperatures exceeding 45 degrees CelsiusThe state government has confirmed 16 deaths in seven districts. It announced compensation of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of the deceased. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, who reviewed the situation due to intense heatwave condition…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) After days of relentless heat and scorching temperatures, light rain and cloudy skies on Saturday morning brought temporary relief to residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). The sudden change in weather brought smiles to many faces as parts of the city witnessed dust storms, gusty winds, and intermittent rainfall, offering a short respite from the prevailing heatwave conditions. Delhi is currently experiencing highly unstable pre-monsoon weather conditi…
Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department has issued a strong warning of an intense heatwave prevailing across Madhya Pradesh for the next five days, with red and orange alerts sounded in several districts. As temperatures continue to soar above 44 degrees Celsius in many parts of the state, the Meteorological Centre in Bhopal has cautioned residents, especially vulnerable groups, to take immediate precautions against heat-related illnesses.The bulletin issued on Friday highlight…
Jabalpur, May 22 (IANS) In a concerning incident amid the ongoing severe heatwave sweeping across central India, more than 31 National Cadet Corps trainees fell seriously ill with symptoms of heatstroke and dehydration at a training camp held at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing campus on Dumna Road. The incident triggered panic within the camp premises late on Thursday evening, with all affected cadets immediately rushed to the District Hospital for urgent …
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Scorching heatwave conditions continued to trouble residents across Delhi-NCR on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert for the national capital and adjoining regions. The whole region has reported a sharp rise in temperatures over the past few days, making outdoor activities increasingly difficult for people.A jogger told IANS, “The heat has increased significantly compared to earlier days. The weather used to be pleasant in the…