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Heatwave to prevail in isolated places of Telangana
: Adilabad district Monday recorded the highest maximum temperature of 44.3 degree Celsius in Telangana. After Adilabad, Ramagundam recorded 43.4 degree Celsius while Hyderabad recorded 38.7 degree Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning that heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail at isolated pockets in different districts of the state till June 12. Parts of Telangana have been experiencing heatwave for over a month with the mercury crossing the 40- degree Celsius mark in several places. The IMD also warned of a thunderstorm accompanied by gusty winds and lightning at isolated places on Tuesday.
Temperatures in South Bengal likely to be above normal: MeT
With the Monsoon unlikely to make an entry in West Bengal soon, the Met department Monday said that day temperatures in South Bengal are likely to be above normal by two to three degrees Celsius. It said that heat wave condition is "very likely" to prevail over Purulia, Bankura, West Burdwan, Birbhum, West Midnapore and Jhargram districts of West Bengal during the next three days. The weatherman said that maximum temperature is likely to be above normal by two to three degrees Celsius in Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia, Murshidabad and East Burdwan for the next three days. Advent of the Monsoon in South Bengal, which occurs normally on June 9, is likely to be delayed by at least a week. Monsoon hit the Kerala coast on Saturday after a delay of a week. The Met department said that heavy rain is likely to occur in sub-Himalayan West Bengal districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar, Alipurduar and Kalimpong ...
At 48 degrees, Delhi creates new record
Heatwave in Delhi peaked on Monday, with the mercury touching 48 degrees Celsius, the highest in the history of the national capital.
Narnaul bakes at 48.3 C as heatwave continues in Punjab, Haryana
Narnaul baked at 48.3 degrees Celsius as severe heatwave swept Punjab and Haryana on Monday. The temperature in Narnaul town of Haryana was seven degrees above normal and recorded the season's hottest day so far, the meteorological department said. Bhiwani and Hisar recorded maximum temperatures of 46.8 degrees and 46.4 degrees Celsius, respectively, up five notches each against normal. Ambala and Karnal also sizzled under maximum temperatures of 44.8 degrees and 44.4 degrees Celsius, respectively, six and seven notches above normal. Scorching heatwave swept Chandigarh, which recorded a maximum temperature of 44.1 degrees Celsius, up five notches against normal. In Punjab, the maximum temperature in Amritsar was 45.2 degrees Celsius, six degrees above normal. The maximum temperatures in Ludhiana and Patiala were seven notches above normal at 45.5 degrees and 45.8 degrees Celsius, respectively. The heatwave conditions are likely to continue in the two states over the next two days, ...
At 48 degrees, Delhi creates new heat record
The heatwave in Delhi peaked on Monday as the mercury touched a record 48 degrees Celsius, the highest in the history of the national capital.
Mercury in Delhi touches all-time high of 48degC
The national capital on Monday recorded a temperature of 48 degrees Celcius, the highest-ever to be seen in the month of June."Delhi records the highest temperature in history. Sets an all-time record at 48degC. This is the hottest ever in June," read a post on the official Twitter handle of Skymet.Skymet's Vice President - Meteorology and Climate Change - Mahesh Palawat said today's temperature surpasses the earlier record of 47. 8 degrees Celcius in June 2014.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heat wave conditions will prevail in states like Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi, among others, for a couple of days.Earlier today, the IMD had issued a red alert in West Rajasthan, orange alert in West Madhya Pradesh and yellow alert in various parts of the country including in East Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and East Madhya Pradesh.A red alert calls for taking an action, orange alert calls for staying prepared while the yellow alert is for staying ...
With monsoon imminent, Goa bans swimming in sea
With the imminent arrival of the monsoon and strong winds blowing across the coastline on Monday, a private lifeguard agency appointed by the state government to man Goa's beaches has banned swimming and all water sports activity till the end of September.
Heat wave intensifies in Rajasthan, MP as mercury touches 46 C
The ongoing heatwave continued to roast several parts of the country including the national capital Delhi which sweltered at 46 degrees Celsius mark on Monday.Palam Observatory recorded day maximum at 47 degree Celsius, while Safdarjung Observatory recorded 44 degree Celsius. Relief is expected late Tuesday, with dust storms and patchy rains in parts of Delhi and NCR in the coming two to three days, offering only slight relief, according to the weather department.Heat wave conditions intensified as the mercury soared above 46 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan.Heatwave to severe heat wave conditions very likely to prevail over Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha southern parts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh during the next two days. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said adding that intensity is likely to reduce substantially thereafter.The IMD on Monday issued a red alert in West Rajasthan, orange alert in West Madhya Pradesh and yellow alert in various parts of the country ...
Record 48 degrees Celsius in Delhi on Monday
Delhi on Monday witnessed maximum temperature going to "record" 48 degree Celsius mark.
Heavy rainfall warning in parts of Gujarat due to cyclonic storm
A heavy rainfall warning along with high wind speed has been issued in Saurashtra region and Kutch district of Gujarat for June 12, 13 and 14 due to a depression in the Arabian Sea which is likely to turn into a severe cyclonic storm."A low-pressure area formed over South-East and adjoining Lakshadweep and East-Central Arabian Sea. It is very likely to intensify into a depression over Southeast and adjoining East-Central Arabian Sea during the next 48 hours. It is likely to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm during subsequent 24 hours," a release from IMD stated.Giving further details, state IMD director Jayant Sarkar told ANI, "The depression over South-East, adjoining Lakshadweep and East-Central Arabian Sea moved northwards with a speed of about 31 kmph on Monday. Within six hours it will become deep depression. Subsequently, in 24 hours it will become a cyclonic storm and thereafter it will further intensify and become a severe cyclonic storm. ...
Heatwave becomes severe; Delhi records 46 degrees Celsius
The ongoing heatwave conditions on Monday became severe in several parts of the country, including the national capital, where mercury touched the 46 degrees Celsius mark.
Gujarat likely to get heavy rain due to cyclonic storm
A heavy rainfall warning has been issued in parts of Gujarat in the next few days due to a depression in the Arabian Sea which is likely to turn into a severe cyclonic storm, a MeT official said on Monday. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea in the next few days and ports have been asked to flag the danger signal, he said. "Heavy rain warning has been issued for Saurashtra and Kutch on June 13 and 14 due to the depression in the Arabian Sea which will turn into a severe cyclonic storm," state meteorological director Jayanta Sarkar told reporters here. The depression over south-east, adjoining Lakshadweep and east-central Arabian Sea moved northwards with a speed of about 31 kmph on Monday. It lay centered at 8.30 am on Monday near latitude 12.5N and longitude 71.0E over east-central and adjoining south-east Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep area, about 240 km northwest of Aminidivi (Lakshadweep), 760 km south-southwest of Mumbai (Maharashtra) and 930 km ...
IMD Puts Monsoon Deficiency At 45% So Far In June
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Warm morning in Delhi, heatwave to continue throughout day
It was a warm morning in the national capital as the minimum temperature settled at 27.2 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, on Monday. Heatwave will continue during the day and the maximum temperature is expected to settle at 43 degrees Celsius, according to the MeT department. The weatherman has predicted clear skies and said there is no possibility of any respite from heatwave in the next few days. On Sunday, the minimum temperature recorded was 27.2 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature settled at 43.8 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average.
Monsoon likely to delayed in Odisha
Southwest monsoon, that hit Kerala after a week-long delay on Saturday, is likely to make a late arrival in Odisha, the IMD's regional centre here said. The monsoon is unlikely to hit Odisha in the next four -five days and no specific date has been announced about its arrival, H R Biswas, Director of the Meteorological Centre here said. The monsoon usually makes an onset in Odisha by June 10, he said. "At present, there is no sign of the onset of monsoon in Odisha and a clear picture is likely to emerge in a day or two," he said. Several parts of Odisha have been experiencing rains and thunderstorms due to Norwesters in the last few days. Pointing out that there was no direct link between the monsoons arrival in Kerala and Odisha, Biswas said, "It all depends on the activity of the monsoon current and wind speed that help in its movement." Many areas in western Odisha are still reeling under intense heat with Sambalpur recording a maximum temperature of 43.6 degree ...
Mumbai: Parts of city receives rainfall
Parts of Mumbai received rainfall accompanied by thunder on Sunday night giving much-needed respite to the people from the sweltering heat.Some areas of Wadala, Ghatkopar, Mankhurd, Govandi, Bhandup to Mulund area recorded their first showers.Mumbai would witness monsoon officially by June 16 to 17, while pre-monsoon showers are likely to occur by next week, according to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).The maximum temperature was at 35.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday while the minimum temperature was a normal 28.8 degrees Celsius, as per IMD.Maharashtra has for long remained under the grip of drought-like-situation. To counter the prevalent issue, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has allocated Rs 30 crore for cloud seeding.
Heatwave condition persists in Delhi, temp touches 46.2 degrees
Heat wave conditions persisted in the national capital on Sunday, with the mercury soaring up to 46.2 degrees Celsius."Heatwave conditions were observed in many places in isolated pockets over Delhi, south Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Saurashtra," the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.While the maximum temperature in the Capital skyrocketed, the minimum temperature stood at 29.3 degree Celsius.For tomorrow, the IMD has predicted "heat wave" in the region.Days following that Delhiites will get major relief from blistering heat as the weather agency has predicted "dust storm or thunderstorm" for June 11 and 12 and "generally cloudy sky with light rain" for June 13, with a dip of 2 degrees in temperature.A heat wave is usually declared when the maximum temperature remains above 45 degrees Celsius for two consecutive days.
North, central India reel under heatwave, monsoon advances in Kerala
There was no relief from the heatwave conditions in north and central regions of India even as monsoon advanced in the southern state of Kerala on Sunday. The national capital reeled under scorching conditions as the maximum temperature settled at 43.8 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average. The IMD has forecast heatwave conditions for Monday as well in the city with clear skies. The weatherman has warned that heatwave conditions will prevail in north and central India next week, and predicted "severe heatwave" in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan over the next two days. On Sunday, Sri Ganganagar in western Rajasthan was the hottest place in the country at 48.5 degrees Celsius, while Churu and Kota districts of the state followed close behind, recording a maximum temperature of 48.3 degrees Celsius each. Heatwave conditions continued in Punjab and Haryana as Narnaul (Haryana) settled at 47 degrees, four notches above normal limits, while Bhiwani and Hisar .
Scorching conditions prevail in UP
Scorching conditions prevailed in the state on Sunday with state capital Lucknow recording a maximum temperature of 43.1 degree Celsius, three degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature hovered around 28.8 degree Celsius. According to the meteorological department, the weather is most likely to remain dry over the state on Monday. The Meteorological department warned that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places over the state. Allahabad was the hottest city in the state, where the mercury touched 47.7 degree Celsius, seven degrees above the normal. Varanasi recorded a high of 45 degree Celsius, while in Kanpur it was 45.1 degrees.
Jammu sizzles at 43 deg C, heatwave intensifies
People in Jammu reeled under blistering heatwave as the mercury soared to 43.1 degrees Celsius, weather department officials said on Sunday. The Met department has forecast rain and lightning, accompanied by gusty wind reaching up to a speed of 30-40 kilometres per hour, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The prevailing heatwave conditions intensified power and water woes in different parts of the region. According to the Met department, Jammu's maximum temperature was 3.4 degrees Celsius above normal, while the minimum settled at 27.8 degrees Celsius, 2.1 notches above normal. Srinagar recorded a maximum of 28.2 degrees Celsius, which was 2.3 notches below average for the season. The minimum temperature stayed at 12.6 degrees Celsius. Leh recorded a high of 22.5 degrees Celsius, while Kargil's maximum stood at 22.8 degrees Celsius. Gulmargh and Pahalgam health resorts their respective maximum at 16 and 23.9 degrees Celsius, it said. The Santra Morh-Hazuribagh-Anandnagar-Bohri belt was
