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Light rain in Delhi-NCR brings relief from scorching heat, air quality moderate
The national capital and its surrounding regions on Sunday received light rains bringing much-needed respite from the scorching heat.At present, the maximum and minimum temperatures in Delhi are hovering at 40 degree Celsius and 28 degree Celsius, respectively. The India Meteorological Department has predicted rains and thunderstorms in the region for tomorrow also.As per Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency, Delhi witnessed the longest period of heat wave in the Monsoon season due to the prolonged dry period from June 1-13. This has made the region the driest of the country with its cumulative rainfall deficiency mounting to 100 per cent.At present, the air quality in Delhi is in moderate category with an index value of 192, according to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting).The organisation has adviced people who are "usually sensitive" to consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion and take it easy if symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath
Rain in Delhi brings respite from intense heat
Light rainfall on Sunday brought respite from the intense heat in the national capital, with the minimum temperature recorded at 28.2 degrees Celsius, the season's average.
Overcast, pleasant Sunday morning in Delhi; MeT dept forecasts thunderstorm, light rain
It was an overcast, breezy Sunday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature settling at 28 degrees Celsius, normal for the season. The heat was lessened due to a trace rain reported in the last 24 hours, accompanied by a strong breeze in the morning, a Meteorological (MeT) department officer said. The MeT department has forecast a generally cloudy sky, thunderstorm or duststorm and a very light rain later in the day. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 41 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity recorded at 8.30 am was 54 per cent, the official said. On Saturday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 43.4 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature was 27.8 degrees Celsius.
Thunderstorm, lightning alert for Uttrakhand tomo: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said the thunderstorm accompanied with hail and lightning (50-60 kmph) at isolated places are likely over Uttarakhand on Monday.Besides, the weather forecasting agency also predicted that some isolated places of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, East Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Bihar are likely to witness lightning accompanied with gusty winds of 40-50 kmph tomorrow.The organization has also predicted that states such as West Bengal, Sikkim and Gujarat (Saurashtra and Kutch) are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Monday."Heavy rainfall at isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, Konkan & Goa, Coastal Karnataka, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Uttarakhand," the IMD stated in its bulletin.In the wake of the severe cyclone Vayu recurving again, strong wind speed of the 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph very likely to commence along & off Gujarat coast
Heatwave continues; rain predicted in some northern states Sunday
Heatwave conditions persisted in several parts of the country on Saturday with Patna recording its highest maximum temperature in 10 years, though there may be some respite in the northern states by Sunday evening as dust storms and rains have been forecast. Some places in Rajasthan received light rain, bringing respite from the sweltering heat, even as Churu recorded the state's highest maximum temperature of 45.8 degrees Celsius. Sri Ganganagar recorded a high of 44.5 degrees Celsius, followed by Bikaner (42.6 degrees) and Jaisalmer (42 degrees). The weather department has predicted light to moderate rainfall in isolated places of the desert state till Sunday. The maximum temperature in Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad was 47.4 degrees Celsius, followed by Sultanpur at 46.4 degrees, nine notches above normal. Sweltering heat persisted in Delhi on Saturday with the city experiencing a maximum temperature of 43.4 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average. The meteorological ...
Sweltering heat persists in Delhi, weatherman forecasts dust storm, very light rains Sunday
Sweltering heat persisted in the national capital on Saturday with the city experiencing a maximum temperature of 43.4 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average. The meteorological department has, however, forecast dust storm and very light rains in the national capital on Sunday. On Saturday, the relative humidity in the city oscillated between 55 and 20 per cent while the minimum temperature was recorded at 27.8 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year. "There is a possibility of thunderstorm accompanied with very light rain. Winds may gust up to speed of 30-40 kmph on Sunday," a meteorological department official said. The maximum temperature on Sunday is likely to settle around 40 degrees Celsius.
Patna sizzles at 45.8 degrees celsius, highest in 10 years
Patna recorded its highest maximum temperature in the past 10 years at 45.8 degrees celsius on Saturday, the meteorological department here said. Residents of the state capital singed under blistering heat wave condition, as the city's maximum temperature was 9.2 degrees above normal, the Patna Meteorological Centre said. The minimum temperature was 31 degrees celsius, 4.2 notches above normal for this time of the year. Heat wave is declared when the maximum temperature is recorded above 4.5 degrees from its normal for two consecutive days, a Met official said. According to a Met department bulletin, Gaya recorded 45.2 degrees celsius, Bhagalpur 41.5 degrees celsius and Purnea 35.9 degrees celsius. The Met department has forecast heat wave conditions on Sunday as well in Patna, Gaya and Bhagalpur. Meanwhile, the Bihar government on Saturday said all schools in the city will remain closed till June 19 in view of the prevailing weather condition. Patna district magistrate ...
Rains bring slight relief from heat in Rajasthan, Churu hottest at 45.8 deg C
Light rains in parts of Rajasthan brought some respite from the sweltering heat on Saturday with the weatherman predicting light to moderate rainfall in isolated places of the state till Sunday. Churu was the hottest in the state with a maximum temperature of 45.8 degrees Celsius followed by Sriganganagar 44.5 degrees Celsius, Bikaner 42.6 degrees Celsius and Jaisalmer 42 degrees Celsius, a meteorological department official said. Jaipur, which received 6.5 mm of rainfall on Saturday, recorded a high of 39 degrees Celsius, while Jodhpur registered a maximum of 40.5 degrees Celsius, Barmer 39.9 degrees Celsius, Kota 39.3 degrees Celsius, Ajmer 37.8 degrees Celsius and Dabok 37.4 degrees Celsius, he said. Apart from the state capital, parts of Chittorgarh, Jhalawar and Nagaur received rainfall ranging from 1 to 4 cm since Friday, the official said, adding, traces of rain was recorded in Ajmer and Kota on Saturday. The weather department has predicted dust storm and thunderstorm ...
Vayu to turn into depression, reach Gujarat coast on June 17
Cyclone Vayu is likely to turn into a depression and reach the north Gujarat coast on June 17 evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Saturday. The intensity of depression and deep depression is much less. They bring a good amount of rain with reduced wind intensity. "The system is very likely to move nearly westwards during next 24 hours with gradual weakening and recurve northeastwards thereafter and cross north Gujarat coast as a depression by the evening of June 17," the IMD said. Cyclone Vayu was to hit the Gujarat coast on June 13 morning, but it recurved on the night of June 12 and skirted the Gir, Somnath, Probandar. It is currently moving away from the Gujarat coast, but it will recurve again from Sunday. Vayu is still a "very severe cyclonic storm", but it is expected to become a "severe cyclonic storm" and then a "cyclonic storm" on Sunday. By Monday, it is expected to become a deep depression and then a depression. Depression is the first stage of formation
No respite from heatwave in Punjab and Haryana
There was no respite from heatwave conditions in Punjab and Haryana Saturday, according to the MeT department. Bhiwani in Haryana was the hottest place in the region at a maximum of 44.1 degrees Celsius, followed by Hisar at 44 degrees Celsius, three degrees above the normal. Ambala recorded a high of 43.6 degrees, up to six notches above the normal, followed by Karnal (43) and Narnaul (42.5), both of which registered their maximum temperatures of up to five degrees above the normal, the weatherman said. Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, recorded a maximum of 42.6 degrees Celsius, four notches above the normal. The maximum temperature in Punjab's Amritsar was 42.3 degrees Celsius. Ludhiana recorded a high of 43.3 degrees Celsius while Patiala registered a maximum of 43.9 degrees Celsius, they said. The weather department has forecast dust storm accompanied by lightening at isolated places in both the states in the next 24 hours.
Fresh yellow weather warning issued in Himachal Pradesh
The Meteorological Department has issued a fresh yellow weather warning for thunderstorm in Himachal Pradesh for the next three days, an official said on Saturday. The Shimla Met centre forecast thunderstorm accompanied with hailstorm and gusty winds in plains, low and middle hills of the state from June 16 to 18. The Met office issues colour-coded warnings to alert people ahead of severe or hazardous weather which has the potential to cause "damage, widespread disruption or danger to life". Yellow is the least dangerous out of the weather warnings it indicates the possibility of severe weather over the next few days. Meanwhile, the weather remained dry over the state during the last 24 hours. Una continued to be the hottest place in the state with a high of 43.4 degrees Celsius, whereas the lowest temperature on Saturday was recorded at 6.6 degrees Celsius in tribal district Lahaul and Spiti's administrative centre Keylong. The maximum temperature in Paonta Sahib was 42.2 degrees ...
Sweltering heat persists in Delhi, weatherman forecasts rain Sunday
Delhiites can expect some relief from sweltering heat on Sunday as the weatherman has forecast dust storm and light rain. On Saturday, the minimum temperature was recorded at 27.8 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year. Humidity was recorded at 36 per cent. The weatherman has forecast partly cloudy skies and dust-laden winds in the later half of the day. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 43 degrees Celsius. The weatherman has forecast the possibility of a dust storm and light rain on Sunday. The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides official figure for the city, recorded a high of 43.7 degrees Celsius and a low of 29.6 degrees Celsius on Friday.
Monsoon to hit Telugu states after June 16: IMD Hyderabad
The monsoon in Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh is expected to enter after June 16 as a result of the very severe cyclonic storm Vayu that skirted Gujarat coast on Thursday, the Meteorological Department has predicted.On Wednesday, the weather department had issued a heatwave warning for several districts in the state till June 16."We expect monsoon to enter Telangana after 16 June, the same for Andhra. It will enter this region after 2-3 days. In south coastal Andhra, we have given heatwave warning for 3 days and in Telangana for 2 days. Monsoon is expected to be normal," said Mukund Rao, Meteorologist, IMD Hyderabad here on Friday.The IMD had earlier predicted that the monsoon would arrive by June 12 but with Cyclone Vayu draining away all the moisture, the monsoon got further delayed resulting in a rise in temperature across the state (Hyderabad)."On Friday, the temperature in most of the places was recorded between 37 to 42 degrees Celsius," he added.The IMD on Sunday said that ...
Delhi stays hot on Friday, may see respite on Saturday
There was no relief from the intense heat for the national capital's people on Friday with the mercury touching 43.7 degrees Celsius, four notches above the average. There could be some respite by Saturday evening.
Monsoon likely to reach T'gana after Monday
Monsoon is expected to reach Telangana after June 17, the weatherman said Friday. The progress of the monsoon had been hampered due to Cyclone 'Vayu', the Met office here said. It is now likely to reach Telangana after Monday, it said. In its weather warning for Telangana, the Met Centre of IMD here forecast that heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail at isolated pockets in the districts of Adilablad, Jagtial, Warangal and others on Saturday.
No let up in heatwave conditions in north, east India amid scanty pre-monsoon showers
There was no let up in heatwave in northern and eastern India due to deficient pre-monsoon showers and conditions look to remain the same till the weekend when rain is likely in some parts. The mercury crossed the 45-degree mark at some places in Delhi, which is the only 100 per cent rain-deficient "state" in the country. The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides official figures for the city, recorded a high of 43.7 degrees Celsius and a low of 29.6 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels oscillated between 16 and 50 per cent, the weatherman said. The weather stations at Palam, Sports Complex, Delhi Ridge and Ayanagar recorded the mercury at 45.2, 45.1, 44.8 and 44.4 degrees Celsius. The city has recorded nil rainfall from June 1 to June 14, according to India Meteorological Department data. Normally, the city would record 15 mm of rainfall in the first two weeks of June. At 39.6 degrees Celsius, Kolkata recorded its highest temperature of the year. Besides, the humid conditions caused ...
No rain on June 12 despite predictions by MeT Dept, Skymet
The MeT department and private weather forecaster Skymet Weather had made forecast of rain in the national capital on June 12 but the prediction did not turn out true. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted dust storm, thunder storm with light rain, while the Skymet weather had made a forecast of "heavy rains" over Delhi and NCR on June 12. The IMD said it did rain in a few areas in the national capital, while the Skymet Weather said the trough approaching Delhi fizzled out before it could reach the national capital. The IMD's Safdurjung observatory recorded two squalls -- one from 6.48 pm to 6.49 pm and second at 6.58 pm to 7 pm. However, no rainfall activity was recorded. Several parts of Delhi witnessed dust storm. It also resulted in the Delhi airport suspending its operations. Kuldeep Srivastava, the regional forecasting chief of IMD, however, said rainfall did take place at a few places. "We don't have observatories at every place. We have five main ...
Odisha sizzles again after a day's respite
After a day's respite, heat wave gained steam again in Odisha with the temperature jumping above 40 degree Celsius in at least 11 places on Friday. Most parts of Odisha had experienced respite from the sweltering heat on Thursday with sharp fall in the temperature following norwester rains. As the state sizzled again under boiling temperature, Titlagarh in western region turned out to be the hottest place in the state with the mercury touching 43.5 degree Celsius, the Meteorological Centre here said. Titlagarh was closely followed by Jharsuguda recording 42.6 degree Celsius, while the temperature was 41.1 degree C in both Bhawanipatna and Malkangiri, 41.5 degree C in Bolangir, 41.4 degree C in Sambalpur, 41.3 degree C in Hirakud, 41.2 degree C in Sonepur, 41.1 degree C in Angul, 40.2 degree C in Talcher and 40 degree C in Balasore, it said. The temperature in state capital Bhubaneswar jumped to 38.1 degree Celsius from 34.7 degree recorded on Thursday. What made the ...
Heat wave prevails in Rajasthan
There was no relief from the heat wave conditions in Rajasthan with Sri Ganganagar recording a maximum temperature of 45.8 degrees Celsius, the MeT department here said. The maximum temperature in Churu was 45.6 degrees Celsius followed by 43.5 degrees Celsius in Bikaner, 42.1 degrees Celsius in Kota, 41 degrees Celsius in Jaisalmer and 40.3 degrees Celsius in Jodhpur, it said. There was light rain in some areas of the state, the department said. The day temperature in the rest of the state was below 40 degrees Celsius, it said. The weatherman has forecast dust storm or thunderstorm at isolated places in the state in the next 48 hours.
Rain, thunderstorm in forecast in parts of UP
State capital Lucknow witnessed clear sky Friday, even as the meteorological department forecast that rain accompanied by thunderstorm is very likely at isolated places in the state. Issuing a warning, the meteorological department said that duststorm or thunderstorm accompanied with winds of up to 40 kilometres per hour and lightning are very likely at isolated places over the state. Banda was the hottest place in the state, where maximum temperature rose to 45 degrees Celsius, followed by Etawah, which recorded a high of 44.8 degree Celsius. Allahabad saw mercury reaching to 44.7 degrees Celsius.
