Heatwave Alert: The outbreak of extreme warmth continues in central and northern India. Heatwave situations might proceed in most states of the nation together with Delhi, Punjab, Haryana… Read More
Monsoon Arrival: Extreme warmth continues to rage in most states of the nation together with Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. North India and Central India, that are battling the… Read More
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for Delhi, effective until June 14, as temperatures in the national capital surge once more following a brief respite… Read More
Realised weather in past 24 hours till 0830 hours IST of today:(details in Annexure I)
Yesterday, Heat wave conditions prevailed in isolated pockets of south Uttar Pradesh.
Yesterday, Maximu… Read More
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In central, eastern, and northern India, a severe heatwave continued, resulting in at least 41 fatalities. Maximum temperatures over 45 degrees Celsius were recorded in various locations, in… Read More
What is the onset of Monsoon?
The monsoon season in India typically lasts from June to September, although its timing and intensity can vary across different regions.
Pre-monsoon perio… Read More
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rain in the southern states and a continuation of the heat wave in the northern and eastern states, in its all-India weather… Read More
The Indian Meteorological Division has stated that individuals of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Western Rajasthan and Western Uttar Pradesh must face extreme warmth. In keeping… Read More
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its projections for the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, indicating a likely arrival around May 31, with a possible variatio… Read More
The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert for an impending heatwave from May 7th to 10th in Rajasthan, cautioning residents about the possibility of scorching temperatures… Read More
IMD issues warnings of severe heatwave across multiple Indian states till May 5, with intense conditions expected in Gangetic West Bengal, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, and more Read More
A cyclonic circulation lies over northeast Bangladesh and a trough runs from Bihar to Nagaland in lower tropospheric levels. Another cyclonic circulation lies over northeast Assam in lower t… Read More
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-climate/heatwaves-april-9297681/
Why in the news?
In April, India has witnessed unusually high temperatures. According to th… Read More
“It’s unbearable,” says Vinaya K, a Bengaluru resident, highlighting how the incessant heat has disrupted her daily life. Despite experiencing a day of relief with some rai… Read More
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1. Congress Indore Candidate Withdraws Just Before Vote, Joins BJP
Congress candidate Akshay Kanti Bam from Indore Lok Sabha seat abruptly withdrew his nominati… Read More
As temperatures soar, people across various states are adopting various measures to cope with and stay safe from the heat wave.
In Bihar, where temperatures have surpassed 40 deg… Read More
Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) scientist, Soma Sen Roy, has said that the chances of heatwave conditions in North India are less likely to happen amidst an inc… Read More
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1. Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key Constituencies in Phase 2 Voting
In the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, polling took place across 89 seats i… Read More
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1. Uncontested Victory in Surat Sparks Opposition Protests
The BJP candidate from Surat, Mukesh Dalal, clinched an uncontested victory in the Lok Sabha election… Read More
Weather Update Heatwave: Individuals are troubled by the acute warmth in the nation. In response to the Meteorological Division, there’s a chance of heatwave in many states for the… Read More
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has, once again, issued a heatwave alert across several states across the country. The forecasts released by the IMD suggest severe heatwave conditi… Read More
Weather Heatwave Alert: The Indian Meteorological Division (IMD) on Saturday (April 20) has issued a heatwave alert in 4 states of the nation for the following two days. Which incorporat… Read More
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has once again issued another forecast predicting severe heat wave conditions over parts of Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal for the next three days… Read More
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1. First Phase of Campaigns for Lok Sabha Polls Concludes
Campaigning ended Wednesday evening for 102 Lok Sabha seats across 21 states and Union territories, wh… Read More
In a recent development, Manipur has once again hit the headlines due to the discovery of illegally acquired arms and ammunition in various districts across the state. Security forces conduc… Read More
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1. Breakthrough Arrests in Rameswaram Cafe Blast Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) achieved a significant breakthrough by apprehending two key abscon… Read More
IMD Heatwave Alert for Some States: The Indian Meteorological Division (IMD) has issued an alert concerning heatweb. IMD mentioned on Saturday (April 6) that other than some elements of… Read More
IMD Weather Forecast: In view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the election ambiance of the nation is totally heated. In such a state of affairs, the weather additionally appears pre… Read More
With a heatwave sweeping through Tamil Nadu, Karur and Dharmapuri have soared past the 40-degree Celsius mark, according to the India Meteorological Department’s Chennai office. These… Read More
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heatwave conditions to prevail over parts of east and peninsular India during the next two days, according to its latest update.
Region… Read More
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of an intense heatwave sweeping across the country from April to June, with the central and western peninsular regions expected… Read More
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The European Space Agency’s Image of the Day showcases the plains of Northern India and Pakistan enveloped in haze and smoke.
ESA noted, “The haze is attributed to the plains bei… Read More
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Delhi airport says 30 flights delayed, 5 diverted as dense fog brings down visibility
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