Page 5 - Summer

India's heat waves, power outages testing the limits of human survival

Multiple regions of India have already been edging close to critical wet-bulb temperatures over the past week

What is a heat wave?

May is the month when heat waves are brutal in northern India. The weatherman has said that mercury will soar further this week. But what exactly is a heat wave?

Delhi reels under heatwave, minimum temperature settles at 25.8 deg C

The minimum temperature in Delhi settled at 25.8 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average, on Sunday

Maximum temperature to rise 2-3 degrees Celsius in Tamil Nadu: IMD

In Vellore, the mercury touched 41.3 degrees Celsius, while in Karur it was 41.6 degrees, Tiruchi 40.7 degrees and Tiruttani 40.6 degrees

Air coolers to beat the heat and maintain room freshness wherever you are

Not only are air coolers cheaper than ACs, but also more energy efficient and easier to maintain. Some varieties are portable and most enable user mobility as well

Delhi may witness heatwave conditions during day; max temp at 42 degrees

The national capital is likely to witness heatwave conditions during the day, with the maximum temperature settling around 42 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday.

Delhi likely to see heatwave conditions; minimum temperature 19.9 degrees

The national capital is likely to witness heatwave conditions on Saturday, and the maximum temperature may settle around 42 degrees Celsius, according to the weather department.

Delhi's temperature may settle around 40 deg today; heat wave likely: IMD

The national capital is likely to witness heat wave conditions on Friday and the maximum temperature may settle around 40 degrees Celsius, according to the weather department.

MP sizzles at 43-degree Celsius, no respite from heatwave in next few days

Heatwave continued in Madhya Pradesh on Monday as the average temperature in several parts of the state either touched or crossed the 42-degree Celsius-mark

Delhi to have summer action plan to fight pollution, says Gopal Rai

The minister stressed that 31 per cent of the air pollution in Delhi is from local sources and the rest is from outside

India sees warmest March in 122 years, lowest rainfall since 1908: IMD

In March 2010, the country had recorded a maximum temperature of 33.09 degrees Celsius

Heat wave likely to continue in central, west India for next 4-5 days

Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions were observed in most parts of West Rajasthan, in many parts of Himachal Pradesh and in some parts of Haryana

Severe heat wave predicted in parts of Delhi on Wednesday, Thursday

IMD officials said a prolonged dry spell has led to "severe" hot weather conditions in northwest India.

Cool consumer durables stocks to buy to beat the summer heat this season

After a sluggish demand due to Covid-19 induced lockdown, commodity inflation stares before consumer durables sector. However, analysts see a new ray of hope with expectation of a blockbuster summer.

Delhi records hottest day of year so far as mercury hits 39 degree C

Humidity levels oscillated between 16 per cent and 70 per cent

Jammu breaks 76-year record as day temperature hits 37.3 deg C

According to the meteorological department, the maximum temperature in Jammu, the winter capital of the Union Territory, is 8.4 degrees above normal during this part of the season.

2021 fifth warmest year in India since 1901: IMD

Annual mean air temperature for India in 2021 was 0.44 degree Celsius above normal, says IMD

Over 700k deaths in India per year linked to abnormal temperatures: Study

An international team, led by researchers at Monash University in Australia, found that globally more than five million extra deaths a year can be attributed to non-optimal temperatures.

Death toll from Pacific Northwest heat wave expected to keep rising

The dangerous heat began June 25 and only began to subside in some areas on Tuesday.

No heat wave conditions likely in next five days, says met department

On Friday, the highest maximum temperature of 44.2-degree Celsius was reported in Ganganagar in west Rajasthan.