Heatwave News - Latest Updates & Headlines
MeT department predicts rain, hailstorm in parts of Rajasthan on Holi
Jaipur, March 12: As the maximum temperature in most parts of Rajasthan was recorded above normal, the Meteorological (MeT) Department on Wednesday issued a warning for hailstorms accompanied by rain for March 14 and 15 in parts of the state.
Odisha records maximum temperature of 38.2°C, dry weather to prevail for next few days
Bhubaneswar, March 4: The director of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Manorma Mohanty, said on Monday that Odisha recorded a maximum temperature of 38.2 degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours, indicating a temperature rise above normal levels.
Rising temperatures drove 41 pc surge in peak power demand across India in 2023: Report
New Delhi, March 3: India's peak power demand surged by 41 per cent during the summer months of 2023, driven by rising temperatures and frequent heatwaves, a new report by Climate Trends has found.
IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave in Mumbai, suburbs
Mumbai, Feb 25: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for a heatwave in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Navi Mumbai for the next three days, with no significant relief in sight.
Cities at highest risk as climate change increases heatwave mortality: Study
Sydney, Feb 18: Human-induced climate change has caused an increase in heatwave-related deaths, with people in cities at a much higher risk of mortality, according to research published on Tuesday.
TN: Weather Dept predicts surge in maximum temperature
Chennai, Feb 16: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast a rise in maximum temperatures by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius across northern districts of Tamil Nadu in the coming days.
Pollution and heatwave impacting children's health and education in India: UNICEF Report
New Delhi, January 24: The children in India are facing significant challenges due to environmental stressors such as heatwave and air pollution, which are adversely affecting their health, school attendance, and overall learning outcomes, says a report by UNICEF.