Heat Wave News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Ministry of Labour and Employment issues heat wave advisory
New Delhi, April 22: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a heat wave advisory and written to all Chief Secretaries and Administrators of States and Union Territories on the need to take urgent steps to safeguard workers and labourers from extreme heatwave conditions, according to an official press statement.
As Gujarat sees slight cooling trend on weekend, hot and humid weather to persist in coastal districts
Ahmedabad, April 21: Ahmedabad and several parts of Gujarat experienced a slight drop in maximum temperatures on Sunday, providing much-needed relief after days of intense summer heat. However, hot and humid weather is expected to persist in coastal districts such as Surat, Diu, Daman, and Veraval on April 22, 23, and 24.
Thunderstorms to continue in Delhi-NCR for next few days bringing respite from heat
New Delhi, April 19: A day after parts of Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden spell of thunderstorms, lightning and rain, bringing much-needed relief to the residents of the area who have been wilting under the scorching heat, the weather department has warned of more storms and lightning strikes on Saturday and Sunday and in the coming week.
IMD warns of intense heat, dusty winds in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, April 18: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day weather alert for Gujarat, Diu, Daman and, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, warning of intense heat and dusty conditions across the region.
IIT Bombay study explores why South Asian countries repeatedly face extreme heat waves
New Delhi, April 14: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) have found different climatic drivers behind back-to-back extreme heat events experienced by South Asian countries including India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
UP CM Yogi directs to implement comprehensive heat wave action plan
Lucknow, April 13: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday directed all relevant departments to implement a comprehensive heat wave action plan before the summer season.
Gurugram: Administration urges public to take precautions amid rising heat
Gurugram, April 10: As the temperature continues to rise, the district administration has issued instructions to residents to take necessary precautions to avoid heat waves and other heat-related illnesses.
Himachal Pradesh records 4°C to 7°C above normal, heat wave alert issued in parts of state
Shimla, April 8: The hill towns of Shimla and Manali in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh have recorded temperatures 7 degrees above normal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Himachal Pradesh has issued a heat wave alert for today (April 8) in select parts of the state, as temperatures in the last 24 hours have soared 4°C to 7°C above normal.
Demand for earthen pots soars as temperatures rise in Ajmer and across country
Ajmer, April 7: As temperatures across Rajasthan and the rest of the country rise, the demand for earthen pots has significantly increased.
Gujarat braces for extreme summer, prepares action plan for high-risk cities
Gandhinagar, April 3: With Gujarat set to experience an intense summer, the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) has initiated proactive measures to combat the soaring temperatures.
MeT predicts temperature surge in TN, heat advisory issued
Chennai, March 18: Tamil Nadu is set to experience a surge in temperatures, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasting an increase of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal until March 19.
Heatwave: Orange alert for five Telangana districts
Hyderabad, March 16: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Telangana for the next two days with the maximum temperature in at least five districts likely to soar to 41-44 degrees Celsius.
TN to experience temperature surge, IMD issues heat advisory
Chennai, March 16: After a brief spell of rainfall, Tamil Nadu is set to experience a surge in temperatures, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasting an increase of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal until March 19.
Karnataka records maximum temperature of 42.8 degrees Celsius in Ainapur Hobli
Bengaluru, March 15: As the winters recede, temperatures have started to soar. Ainapur Hobli village in the Kalaburagi district of northern Karnataka recorded the maximum temperature in the last 24 hours at 42.8 degrees Celsius.
TN: Weather department predicts scorching heat in next few days
Chennai, March 5: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted intense heat across several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days.
Weather department predicts rise in temperatures in TN for next four days
Chennai, March 4: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has warned of a temperature rise of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius across Tamil Nadu over the next four days.
Temperature continues to rise in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, March 2: Temperature continues to rise in Odisha indicating a scorching heat wave in the coastal state ahead during the summer session this year.
Yellow alert issued in coastal areas of Saurashtra, South Gujarat for next three days
Ahmedabad, February 25: The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Gujarat. The state is expected to experience extensive heat, with a two--to three-degree rise in temperature. According to the IMD, the state will experience hot waves between February 25 and 27.
IMD issues yellow warning for heat wave in Mumbai and nearby areas
Mumbai, February 25: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for a heatwave in Mumbai and nearby areas for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Max temp in TN to surge by 4 degree Celsius above normal: Met dept
Chennai, Feb 22: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast a sharp increase in maximum temperatures across Tamil Nadu, with mercury levels expected to rise by up to 4 degree Celsius above normal in the coming days.
Met dept forecasts light rains as mercury starts soaring in Rajasthan
Jaipur, Feb 15: At a time when the mercury continues to soar in Rajasthan, the met department has forecast cloud cover and light rains in some areas of Jaipur, Bikaner and Bharatpur divisions, that will delay the onset of a blazing summer for a bit.