New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Large parts of India are reeling under an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring well above normal levels for this time of the year. The national capital, Delhi, has witnessed a sharp spike in temperature, raising concerns over public health and safety.On Saturday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 44.5 degrees Celsius, the highest so far this season, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). On Sunday, the temperature remained above 40 degrees…
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Thiruvananthapuram April 23 (IANS) A 37-year-old man died of suspected sunstroke in Kannur as Kerala continued to reel under intense heat conditions that have prompted a formal heat wave warning in parts of the state.The deceased, Sanal Kumar, a native of Pallippoyil, collapsed while engaged in well-digging work on Wednesday afternoon and was later declared dead.The incident comes amid a sharp rise in temperatures across Kerala, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a heat wave …
Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) The Meteorological (MeT) Centre in Jaipur issued an alert for dust storms and light rain in eight districts of Rajasthan on Friday, as Barmer district recorded a temperature of nearly 43 degrees Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a weak weather disturbance is likely to trigger thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds (30-40 km/h) and drizzle in Alwar, Deeg, Jhunjhunu, Khairthal-Tijara, Kotputli-Behror, Sikar, Hanumangarh, and Sri Ganganagar.D…
Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) A low-pressure area that formed over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said, raising the possibility of rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the coming days. According to the weather department, the system developed on Tuesday over the Bay of Bengal, extending across the Indian Ocean and the adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal region. It is currently moving west-northwestwards and is likely t…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Delhi also woke up to shallow fog and slightly warmer temperatures on Monday, indicating a gradual end to the winter season, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 206, placing it in the ‘poor’ category at 7 a.m., according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several monitoring stations recorded AQI levels in the poor to moderate range. As per CPCB data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 289, Bawana 259, Chandni Chowk 193, DTU 206, IGI Airport (T…
Jaipur, Jan 23 (IANS) Weather conditions changed across Rajasthan over the last 24 hours as rainfall accompanied by lightning, thunder and strong winds was reported at several places in the state. The highest rainfall of 13.0 mm was recorded in Pushkar (Ajmer).Light to moderate fog was also observed in parts of the state.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts for thunderstorms, strong winds, rainfall and hailstorms in various districts. An orange alert is i…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The air quality deteriorated sharply on Friday morning in Delhi-NCR, with several areas recording Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in the “very poor” category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The worsening pollution coincided with cold wave conditions and dense fog across the city, adding to health and travel concerns.At 7 a.m., Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 354, placing it firmly in the “very poor” category. Other pollution hots…
Ranchi, Jan 5 (IANS) In view of the intensifying cold wave and dense fog conditions across Jharkhand, the state government has ordered the closure of all schools until January 8.According to an official notification issued by the School Education and Literacy Department on Monday, all government, government-aided, unaided (including minority) and private schools across the state will remain closed from January 6 to January 8, 2026.The directive applies to students from pre-nursery to Class 12, a…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Dense smog and fog enveloped large parts of the national Capital on Saturday morning, significantly reducing visibility and affecting daily life across the city. Prominent landmarks such as Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate were shrouded in thick haze, while visibility on Kartavya Path dropped sharply, leading to traffic slowdowns and travel disruptions.According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) accessed through the SAMEER app, Delhi’s Air Quality…
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) The New Year 2026 began on a wet note for Mumbaikars as several parts of the country’s financial capital witnessed rain early Thursday morning, altering the usual festive atmosphere associated with the first day of the year.Instead of greeting the New Year with bright sunshine, parts of Mumbai, particularly the island city, woke up to rainfall.Showers began shortly before 6 a.m., with some areas experiencing moderate rain while others reported light drizzling. The intensity …