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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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…
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…
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Agricultural commodity exchange NCDEX has launched RAINMUMBAI, India’s first SEBI-approved, exchange-traded weather derivatives contract, which will be introduced on May 29.The contract is designed to convert monsoon variability from an unpredictable challenge into a measurable, manageable and tradable financial risk within a regulated framework, the exchange said.Weather derivatives are financial instruments that help users manage risks arising from adverse or unexpected…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The scorching summer heat has made life extremely difficult for people in the national capital and surrounding areas, with Delhi-NCR reeling under intense heatwave conditions.In its latest night weather bulletin, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that the mercury in Delhi could touch a dangerous 47 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Amid the continuously rising temperatures, the weather department has maintained a strong heatwave alert for the capital.The bigges…
Hyderabad, May 20 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has appealed to people to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures following the IMD warning of severe heat wave conditions.In view of the prevailing severe heat wave conditions in North Telangana districts, the Chief Minister directed the officials concerned to take all necessary precautionary measures.The authorities were instructed to ensure the availability of adequate ORS packets, supply of drinking water and uninterr…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The spell of intense heat across Delhi-NCR is steadily worsening, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for severe heatwave conditions over the next three days. According to the latest forecast issued by the weather department, residents of Delhi-NCR are likely to face scorching temperatures, strong hot winds, and rising discomfort from May 19 to May 22.Delhi experienced its hottest day of the season on Monday, with temperatures nearing 44…
Bhopal, May 5 (IANS) A spell of turbulent weather is set to grip Madhya Pradesh, with the Meteorological Centre in Bhopal warning of thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and strong winds across several districts over the next 24 hours. Moderate thunderstorm activity with lightning and hail, accompanied by wind speeds up to 60 kmph, is likely to occur over Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Kanha, Dindori, Anuppur, Amarkantak, South Umaria, South Shahdol, East Gwalior, AP and Bhind.Light thunderstorms with ligh…