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Delhi govt tells schools to follow Centre’s heatwave guidelines

Parent groups in the Capital, meanwhile, reiterated their demand for early closure of schools in view of the unrelenting heat. (Raj K Raj /HT Photo)

Updated on May 20, 2022, 12:58 AM IST

Thunderstorm may ease the heat by this weekend

Another official said the western disturbance, a rain-bearing system that will cause the thunderstorms, could be “very strong”. (PTI)

Updated on May 20, 2022, 4:19 AM IST

Delhi weather: Isolated rain in parts, temperature slide further

In terms of minimum temperature, Delhi recorded a low of 29.6°C – three notches above normal.

Updated on May 19, 2022, 2:49 AM IST

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Updated on May 18, 2022, 1:25 PM IST

Fresh heatwave spell to affect northwest India till May 20

A man drinks water to quench his thirst on a hot summer day, in New Delhi, on Tuesday. (PTI)

Updated on May 18, 2022, 4:13 AM IST

Heatwave to stay in parts of UP, Bihar; heavy rainfall in these states: IMD

Heatwave conditions at many places with severe heatwave in isolated pockets are very likely over Vidarbha, west Rajasthan, the IMD said.

Published on May 17, 2022, 6:24 PM IST

Compounding disasters of heat, drought likely to add to the crisis

A succession of heatwaves over the past three months, occurred simultaneously with a long dry spell over northwest India resulting in power shortage, forest and crop fires, and hit wheat yields. (HT photo)

Updated on May 17, 2022, 2:21 AM IST

Heat spells set to raise mortality, say experts

Commuters use scarves to shield themselves from the heat while riding a two-wheeler in Prayagraj. (PTI)

Updated on May 17, 2022, 2:16 AM IST

Granular monitoring gives Delhi sharper picture of local weather

On Sunday, nine weather stations recorded maximum temperatures higher than Safdarjung. (Arvind Yadav/HT)

Updated on May 17, 2022, 3:49 AM IST

Record summer beats life out of Delhi’s Mungeshpur farms

A empty road in Mungeshpur, on Monday afternoon. (Arvind Yadav/HT)

Updated on May 17, 2022, 3:31 AM IST

Delhi heatwave: Schools advance summer vacations

Officials of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heatwave conditions are likely to be declared over the Capital, with a ‘yellow’ alert in place for Friday and Saturday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on May 17, 2022, 4:00 AM IST

Delhi: An everyday struggle for these workers under the sun

Ram Lakhan Singh, a parking attendant, at Connaught Place on Monday. (Arvind Yadav/HT)

Updated on May 17, 2022, 12:16 PM IST

Heatwaves are the new normal. Study the hazards

With unabated global warming, the probability of compound extremes such as the simultaneous occurrence of drought and heatwaves is also likely to increase.

Published on May 16, 2022, 9:20 PM IST

Delhi likely to get slight relief amid heatwave, dust storm predicted

Delhi likely to get slight relief amid heatwave, dust storm predicted (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 16, 2022, 3:03 PM IST

Delhi sees new record at 49°C, heatwave soars in many parts of India: 10 points

A mirage seen along Rajpath, as the temperature soared in New Delhi on May 24. The red category alert was issued for severe heatwave conditions on May 25 and 26. (Amal KS / HT Photo)

Published on May 16, 2022, 6:41 AM IST

Rain shortfall to blame for early, intense heat in Delhi, says weather office

Officials of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heatwave conditions are likely to continue over the Capital. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Published on May 16, 2022, 5:52 AM IST

49.2°C: A meltdown at Delhi’s Mungeshpur

Mungeshpur and Najafgarh (in south-east Delhi) recorded readings above 49°C on Sunday. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 16, 2022, 5:45 AM IST

Temperature tops 49°C in parts of Delhi as heatwave soars

A mirage seen along Rajpath, as the temperature soared in New Delhi. (Amal KS / HT Photo)

Updated on May 16, 2022, 1:32 AM IST

Here are the hottest cities in India right now. Is yours on the list?

A heatwave is declared when the maximum temperature hits 45 degrees Celsius or is above 40 degrees Celsius in summer with a variation of five degrees or more above the normal temperatures.

Updated on May 15, 2022, 10:53 PM IST

Heatwave fury in Delhi-NCR; Capital records 49 degrees, Gurugram simmers at 48

According to IMD, the national capital will witness a thunderstorm or a dust storm on Monday. (Representational image)

Updated on May 15, 2022, 9:16 PM IST

IMD's heatwave forecast for Delhi-NCR; red, orange alerts for these states

A heatwave is declared when the maximum temperature is over 40 degrees Celsius and 4.5 degrees above normal.

Updated on May 15, 2022, 6:19 PM IST

Afternoon brief: Severe heatwave conditions likely to prevail in Delhi, says IMD

A mirage seen along Rajpath, as the temperature soared in New Delhi.

Published on May 15, 2022, 12:48 PM IST

Delhi grapples with water shortage amid severe heatwave

Water shortage in Delhi (AFP)

Published on May 15, 2022, 5:40 AM IST

At 44.2°C, Delhi sizzles on year’s hottest day yet

Melting tarmac on Sikandra Road near Mandi House in Delhi on Saturday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Updated on May 15, 2022, 5:00 AM IST

Study on link between heatwave in India and climate crisis in the offing

While not attributing the 2016event directly to the climate crisis, the network had said impacts of heatwaves are considerable and increasing due to increasing air pollution and humidity in the region. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on May 15, 2022, 8:23 AM IST

At 44.2 degrees Celsius, Delhi records hottest day of the year so far

Last year, the highest maximum temperature at the base station in May was only 41.6 degrees Celsius (May 5). (Amal KS/HT Photo)

Published on May 14, 2022, 7:44 PM IST

Heatwave in Delhi to worsen today: IMD

Experts also warned that the health and death toll from the ongoing heatwave spell should be documented. (ANI)

Updated on May 14, 2022, 8:48 AM IST

IMD alert: Rainfall in over 15 states till May 18; heatwave warning for Delhi

The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall along with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds over most parts of east, northeast and south India between May 14 and 18.

Updated on May 13, 2022, 11:29 PM IST

As Delhi swelters, IMD warns heatwave may worsen further

Officials of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heatwave conditions are likely to be declared over the Capital, with a ‘yellow’ alert in place for Friday and Saturday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on May 13, 2022, 5:05 AM IST

Delhi heatwave: Schools cut outdoor activities

(HT FILE PHOTO)

Updated on May 13, 2022, 12:33 AM IST

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