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Temp inches towards 40°C; IMD says brace for heatwave

The Met declares a heatwave when the maximum temperature is at least 40 degrees Celsius (°C), and is also 4.5°C or more above normal. Alternatively, any day when the maximum crosses 45°C or higher also qualifies as a heatwave. A “severe heatwave” is one where the maximum is 6.5°C above normal. (File Photo by Shammi MEHRA / AFP)

Published on Apr 7, 2025, 10:20 AM IST

Just one week into April, heatwave incoming in Chandigarh

Even on Sunday, the maximum temperature in Chandigarh rose from 34.8°C on Saturday to 37.4°C, 4.4 degrees above normal and highest so far this year. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Apr 7, 2025, 6:46 AM IST

IMD issues ‘yellow alert’ for Delhi; heatwave stretches across north India

Heatwave in Delhi: Visitors take a walk on Kartavya Path as a mirage appears on a hot summer day, in New Delhi, Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Updated on Apr 6, 2025, 6:13 PM IST

This week, heatwave first, rain relief later: IMD

(Rajesh Kumar)

Published on Apr 6, 2025, 8:34 AM IST

Heatwave alert over parts of NW India including Delhi until April 8: IMD

The highest maximum temperature on Friday was recorded at Bhuj, 44.5°C. (File photo)

Updated on Apr 5, 2025, 3:38 PM IST

IMD warns of heatwave in Delhi and these states; 42 degrees soon?

For Saturday, the forecast for Delhi includes strong surface winds and isolated heatwave conditions in some areas. (File)

Updated on Apr 5, 2025, 1:51 PM IST

Heatwave conditions to grip north India; 42 deg Celsius forecast for Delhi

IMD has predicted heatwave conditions over the next 6 days across North India, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and other states.

Published on Apr 4, 2025, 5:59 PM IST

Heatwave alert: Delhi among hottest cities in India; Centre writes to states

Delhi is among the cities recording the highest temperature across the country

Published on Mar 28, 2025, 7:44 AM IST

Delhi swelters as temperature nears 40°C

Kids in Noida cover their heads to protect themselves from the heat. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Published on Mar 27, 2025, 5:44 AM IST

IMD warns of double the heatwave days this summer in Northwest India

The IMD has warned that 2025 will experience double the normal heatwave days per season this summer in Northwest India (Representative image)

Published on Mar 26, 2025, 7:32 PM IST

U.P. CM for steps to combat heatwave: Fire control rooms set up in all divisional forests

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. (HT file)

Published on Mar 26, 2025, 6:54 AM IST

IMD predicts heatwave for Karnataka; rain likely to bring respite to Odisha

Representational image: According to the IMD, heatwave conditions are likely to abate after March 20 in Karnataka, while rain is likely to bring respite to Odisha

Updated on Mar 19, 2025, 12:31 PM IST

Jharkhand heatwave: 7 districts record temperatures over 40 degrees celsius

Mercury crossed 40 degrees celsius in seven districts of Jharkhand amidst a heatwave

Published on Mar 16, 2025, 12:19 PM IST

States record severe heat weeks ahead of schedule

IMD has warned that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue over Odisha till March 18 and over Saurashtra and Kutch till March 17 (ANI File)

Published on Mar 16, 2025, 4:06 AM IST

City braces for heatwave as temperatures expected to soar past 38°C

Mumbai, India - April 28, 2022: A youth washes his face for little respite in the sweltering heat as mercury rises, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, April 28, 2022. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Published on Mar 9, 2025, 7:52 AM IST

Day and night temp to remain above normal, expect heatwave in March: IMD

(File photo)

Published on Mar 1, 2025, 7:22 AM IST

Brace for above-normal heatwave days between March and May | IMD bulletin

Earlier this month, heatwave conditions were experienced in coastal areas of Maharashtra—unusual for February.

Published on Feb 28, 2025, 7:44 PM IST

Why is Mumbai experiencing a heatwave in February?

The IMD has also predicted a gradual rise in the minimum temperatures across northwest India.

Published on Feb 26, 2025, 7:35 PM IST

Heatwave in city, it’s the hottest Feb day since 2017

Heatwave in city, it’s the hottest Feb day since 2017

Published on Feb 26, 2025, 8:04 AM IST

Heatwave forecast as country logs first 40°C day of the year

Heatwave forecast as country logs first 40°C day of the year

Published on Feb 26, 2025, 6:24 AM IST

Coastal Maha experiencing heatwave-like conditions, IMD issues alert till Feb 28

This condition is likely to prevail for the next 48 hours, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for coastal districts in the state till February 28. (HT FILE)

Published on Feb 26, 2025, 5:20 AM IST

Mumbai weather: Heatwave conditions today, tomorrow; IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert

People cover themselves with scarf to protect from heat at Vashi in Navi Mumbai, India, on Monday, February 24, 2025.

Updated on Feb 25, 2025, 10:04 AM IST

Heatwave forces South Sudan to shut schools as health risks rise for students

Due to an ongoing excessive temperature that has led several pupils to collapse, South Sudan declared on Thursday that all schools will be closed for two weeks.

Published on Feb 21, 2025, 6:09 PM IST

Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad sizzle at 36°C: Dos, don'ts to prevent heat exhaustion

Thane, India - February 18, 2025:The temperature and heat is slowly rising. People in Thane are seen wearing clothes on their heads to protect themselves from the Sun in thane city ,in Mumbai, India, on, Tuesday, February -18, 2024. ( Praful Gangurde /HT Photo )

Updated on Feb 20, 2025, 6:44 PM IST

Pune, Hyderabad hit by early summer heat in Feb: Why water, ORS are not enough

Summer comes early: Unbearable February heat in Pune and Hyderabad sparks health crisis.

Updated on Feb 20, 2025, 5:26 PM IST

118 million children in India, 4 other countries affected by heatwaves in 2024

118M children in India, 4 other countries missed school in April last year (Photo by AFP/For representation)

Updated on Jan 27, 2025, 8:24 AM IST

Time to quantify, earmark necessary green spaces before cities collapse

Every year, in the month of April the concrete jungles, that are our cities, start simmering in heat, bringing discomfort to citizens. (Milind Saurkar/HT File Photo)

Updated on Nov 25, 2024, 1:30 PM IST

Wildfires tear through western US during heatwave

Wildfires tear through western US during heatwave

Published on Sep 10, 2024, 2:41 AM IST

Iran village hits dangerous 82.2°C heat index

An Iranian taxi driver splashes water on himself to cool down during the heat surge in Tehran, Iran, on July 21. (REUTERS)

Updated on Aug 30, 2024, 5:36 AM IST

The truth behind viral ‘pregnant’ car videos in China: What’s really going on?

Snapshot of the "pregnant car" in China.

Published on Aug 11, 2024, 8:55 AM IST

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