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maximum temperature news

Pre-monsoon showers on the way to beat heat

Children splash in a swimming pool on a scorching afternoon in Chandigarh. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Published on Jun 16, 2025 08:58 AM IST

Temperature jumps to 42.2°C in Chandigarh, but showers coming up

IMD has forecast chances of thunderstorms and rain over the next few days that may bring the soaring temperatures down. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Jun 15, 2025 08:14 AM IST

Chandigarh’s power demand spikes to record 465 MW

The power demand in Chandigarh has spiked consecutively for two days — reaching a staggering 452 MW on Wednesday. (HT File)
Published on Jun 13, 2025 09:40 AM IST

Sirsa boils at 47.4°C

Girls cover themselves with a cloth on a hot summer day in the city at MG road near Mahavir Park in Gurugram on Thursday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on Jun 13, 2025 07:28 AM IST

IMD issues red alert for heatwave in Punjab, Haryana

Devotees put water on the floor on a hot summer day at Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on Jun 12, 2025 09:22 AM IST

At 43.8°C, Capital swelters

Men cover themselves with a cloth on a hot summer day in the old quarters of Delhi on Tuesday. (AFP)
Updated on Jun 11, 2025 01:21 PM IST

Heatwave to continue in Ludhiana till Thursday: IMD

The heatwave isn't expected to soar into the severe category in Ludhiana. (Picture only for representational purpose)
Published on Jun 11, 2025 09:12 AM IST

At 16,249 MW, Punjab’s power demand hits all-time high as sweltering heat continues

The previous highest power demand was 16,089 MW, recorded on June 29 last year. (HT File)
Published on Jun 11, 2025 06:56 AM IST

Severe heat grips NW and east India

IMD has issued an orange alert for the national capital with temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius
Published on Jun 11, 2025 05:38 AM IST

Heatwave sweeps Himachal, Una sizzles at 44.2°C

In the capital city Shimla, the maximum temperature reached 29.5°C, which is 4 degrees above normal. (File)
Published on Jun 11, 2025 05:22 AM IST

Heatwave continues to batter Haryana, Sirsa at 46.2°C

People seen covering heads and faces to protect themselveson a hot summer day in Gurugram on Tuesday. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)
Published on Jun 11, 2025 05:16 AM IST

Chandigarh: Heatwave declared first time this year as temp hits 43.8°C

Women take cover from the searing sun at the Sector 17 Plaza in Chandigarh on Monday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Jun 10, 2025 09:50 AM IST

Hamirpur’s Neri sizzles at 42.6°C as temperature soars in Himachal

Several popular hill stations, including Dharamshala and Shimla, are witnessing temperatures significantly above normal. (File/ RepresentativeR)
Published on Jun 10, 2025 07:34 AM IST

IMD weather update: Heatwave in north India; northeast, south brace for rain

People seen covering their head and face to protect themselves from heatwave in Gurugram on Monday, June 9.
Updated on Jun 10, 2025 08:29 AM IST

At 46.4°C, Sirsa hottest in the region

People seen covering their heads and faces to protect themselves on a hot summer day in Gurugram on Monday. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)
Published on Jun 10, 2025 05:54 AM IST

Chandigarh: Mercury soars to 42°C for the first time this summer

A woman takes cover from the scorching sun in Chandigarh. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Jun 09, 2025 08:58 AM IST

No respite from heat: IMD issues yellow alert in Delhi

Visitors at Red Fort during hot weather in Delhi on Sunday. (Sanjeev Verma/ HT Photo)
Published on Jun 09, 2025 05:40 AM IST

Delhi likely to face no rain for next 5-6 days, mercury to rise

People out on a hot day at Humayun’s Tomb in New Delhi on Friday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 07, 2025 05:46 AM IST

Hot weather conditions continue in Punjab, Haryana; Bathinda sizzles at 42.3 deg C

A vendor adjusts his display of paddling pools for sale on the roadside during a hot summer day in Amritsar on Sunday. (Sameer Sehgal/Hindustan Times)
Published on Jun 02, 2025 06:52 AM IST

Rain-embraced May bids Chandigarh goodbye with cool temperatures

With another spell of rain and gusty winds on the last day, May concluded on a pleasant note. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Jun 01, 2025 07:56 AM IST

Temperatures to rise in coming days: IMD

Mumbai, India – 28, May 2025: Dark monsoon clouds seen over the sky, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
Published on May 29, 2025 07:16 AM IST

Power demand surges in Punjab, breaches 14,000-MW mark

Volunteers distribute water to train passengers on a hot summer day in Jalandhar on Tuesday. (PTI)
Published on May 21, 2025 09:44 AM IST

Banda boils at 46.6°C, UP braces for stormy weather

Maximum temperature likely to fall gradually by 2-3°C during next five days in Uttar Pradesh, weatherman said. (Mushtaq Ali/HT Photo)
Published on May 19, 2025 09:26 PM IST

Rain falls in Delhi-NCR, power demand soars on hottest day of year

Visitors enjoy the sudden rain on Kartavya Path, in New Delhi, on Friday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
Published on May 17, 2025 05:42 AM IST

Chandigarh feels the heat as temp soars to 41.7°C

Issuing an advisory, the Mohali health department has urged residents to avoid sun exposure and stay indoors as much as possible in view of the ongoing scorching weather, which could pose moderate to severe health risks, especially for vulnerable groups. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on May 16, 2025 09:56 AM IST

Punjab, Haryana reel under intense heat; Bathinda sizzles at 43.5 degree Celsius

A woman shields her child from the scorching heat under an umbrella in Amritsar on Thursday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on May 16, 2025 09:40 AM IST

Heatwave to persist in Lko, rain expected in 3 days

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Published on May 15, 2025 08:59 PM IST

Mercury breaches 40°C in Chandigarh for the first time in May

Children cooling off at the Sector 17 Plaza in Chandigarh on a hot day. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Published on May 15, 2025 09:38 AM IST

Ludhiana: Rising temperatures could slash production of milk by up to 30%

The IMD’s weekly forecast suggests that the maximum temperature in Ludhiana would stay above 40°C till May 20, with it occasionally rising as high as 43°C. (HT Photo)
Published on May 15, 2025 05:22 AM IST

Expect more cloudy days in Chandigarh: IMD

The maximum temperature saw a slight dip from 38.9°C on Sunday to 38.7°C on Monday, 1.2° Celsius above normal. (HT Photo)
Published on May 13, 2025 10:02 AM IST