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Delhi’s logs highest power demand of season, crosses 8,000 megawatt

Updated on May 21, 2026 02:21 IST

Delhi’s peak power demand usually crosses 8,000mw only in June or July, according to historical data from the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC).

Blistering days and warm nights in UP; Banda burns at 48 degrees, again hottest in country

Boys bathe in the Gomti to beat the heat near Kudia Ghat in Lucknow. (HT Photo)

Published on May 20, 2026 22:26 IST

Health dept issues advisory as temperatures soar across Ludhiana

Civil Surgeon advises residents to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Published on May 20, 2026 22:02 IST

Ludhiana: Rising mercury sends power demand soaring, villages bear brunt of outages

PSPCL officials say rising domestic consumption and agricultural load have intensified stress on feeders. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Published on May 20, 2026 21:38 IST

Trump health update: POTUS caught slurring words during speech in 90F heatwave

President Donald Trump stands behind protective glass as he delivers the commencement address at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.

Published on May 20, 2026 18:14 IST

Soaring UP temperature drives booming phalsa demand

Farmer Rajendra Sonkar in his phalsa fields (HT Photo)

Updated on May 20, 2026 16:58 IST

Himachal swelters as mercury rises across tourist hotspots

Himachal swelters as mercury rises across tourist hotspots

Published on May 20, 2026 16:14 IST

Delhi under heatwave grip for second straight day, orange alert continues

Delhi under heatwave grip for second straight day, orange alert continues

Updated on May 20, 2026 14:46 IST

Pulmonologist shares how to protect your lungs on hot, humid days

Heatwave is oppressive and harsh on your body.

Updated on May 20, 2026 14:03 IST

Delhi hospitals see surge in heat-related illnesses as temperatures sore beyond 45 deg C

Delhi hospitals see surge in heat-related illnesses as temperatures sore beyond 45 deg C

Published on May 20, 2026 13:32 IST

Noida, Ghaziabad residents receive 'worse than loo' alert amid severe heatwave

A heatwave alert has been sounded for Delhi and NCR regions such as Noida and Ghaziabad.

Updated on May 20, 2026 12:45 IST

India’s hottest district shuts at 10 am as mercury touches 48 degrees Celsius

Silence and empty streets at Banda’s Babulal Chauraha amid scorching temperatures. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 21, 2026 01:34 IST

Delhi temperature could touch 46°C today; city likely to get hotter this week

A zoo worker gives an elephant a refreshing shower to help it cool off on a harsh sunny afternoon at the National Zoological Park in Delhi.

Updated on May 20, 2026 02:11 IST

Ludhiana braces for severe heatwave as mercury hits 44.2°C

Officials also recommended wearing loose-fitting light-coloured cotton clothes and avoiding strenuous outdoor activity. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Published on May 19, 2026 21:46 IST

UP sizzles: Banda hits 48.2°, India’s hottest city for third day

A woman covers herself and a kid on a hot summer day, in Prayagraj, on Tuesday. (PTI Photo)

Published on May 19, 2026 16:37 IST

Heat intensifies across several states, Banda in UP scorches at 48 deg C

Heat intensifies across several states, Banda in UP scorches at 48 deg C

Published on May 19, 2026 16:06 IST

Heatwave grips UP: Banda sizzles at 48.2 deg C, mercury crosses 40 deg in 22 districts

Heatwave grips UP: Banda sizzles at 48.2 deg C, mercury crosses 40 deg in 22 districts

Published on May 19, 2026 15:40 IST

Delhi govt turns schools, community halls into summer shelters for attendants near major hospitals

Delhi govt turns schools, community halls into summer shelters for attendants near major hospitals

Published on May 19, 2026 11:49 IST

Heatwave in Delhi as temperatures set to touch 44°C, IMD issues warning

As per IMD's weekly forecast, Delhi and the national capital region in under a yellow alert for heatwave till May 22.

Updated on May 19, 2026 08:58 IST

Bathinda singes at 47 degrees as heatwave sets in, no relief in sight

According to IMD, Punjab’s average maximum temperature rose by 2.3°C compared to the day before and remained 3.1°C above normal. (PTI)

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Published on May 19, 2026 02:08 IST

Chandigarh: Mercury hits season’s high at 42°C, heatwave alert till May 24

Over the next three days, the maximum temperature is expected to hover between 42°C and 43°C. (HT Photo)

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Published on May 19, 2026 24:48 IST

Delhi melts on hottest day of season at 43.4°C; no relief in sight

Mahesh Palawat, vice president of Skymet Weather said the rise in temperature is due to the lack of any active western disturbances and cyclonic circulations.

Updated on May 19, 2026 01:47 IST

Banda burns at 47.6°C, Lucknow logs season’s hottest day at 43.2°C

The IMD issued an ‘Orange Warning’ for large parts of the state, forecasting heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in several districts over the next week. (Mushtaq Ali/HT)

Published on May 18, 2026 22:04 IST

Delhi govt distributing 25,000 ORS packets daily at Atal canteens amid heatwave

Delhi govt distributing 25,000 ORS packets daily at Atal canteens amid heatwave

Published on May 18, 2026 14:12 IST

Bathinda sizzles at 43.1°C, brace for 5 days of heatwave

Expecting the soaring temperatures to persist through with week, IMD has issued a five-day yellow alert for heatwave conditions in in Punjab and Haryana, from May 18 to May 22.

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Published on May 18, 2026 24:38 IST

UP CM for vigilance in relief, rescue work amid severe heatwave

UP CM Yogi Adityanath appealed to people to avoid venturing out unnecessarily during extreme heat conditions. (HT file)

Published on May 17, 2026 22:22 IST

Lucknow stares at 44°C amid heatwave warning in UP

Lucknow recorded a maximum temperature of 41.6°C on Sunday. (File)

Published on May 17, 2026 16:35 IST

Delhi temperature may touch 45 degrees as IMD predicts heatwave in capital

The minimum temperature is also expected to be above normal at most places over Delhi.

Updated on May 17, 2026 15:09 IST

IMD predicts a heatwave week for Delhi as temperatures are likely to touch 44°C

On Saturday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 40.8°C. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 17, 2026 01:39 IST

Yellow alert, but no rain: Sticky heat grips Delhi at 40.6°C

Humidity levels remained high, giving Delhi a “feels like” or “heat index” of 42.9°C at 5:30 pm, according to IMD data. (Sanjeev Verma/HT photo)

Published on May 14, 2026 23:06 IST

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