The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Mumbai has issued a weather alert, forecasting a thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and moderate spells of rain in parts of the city. The weather event is expected to occur within the next 3–4 hours.
Uttarakhand weather update: A yellow alert has also been issued for the rest of the districts during the period, it said, adding the administration should take all precautionary measures to ensure the safety of people.
Gusty Winds reported over Delhi's Lodhi road, Pragati Maidan, Pitampura, Narayana, Najafgarh, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weatherman has also predicted light showers in the city.
Economists question whether this signifies a new volatile phase in the fight against inflation, with the IMD offering no respite from the blistering temperatures. Aside from health concerns, experts highlight the threat to agricultural output, potentially worsening inflationary pressures.
Indian Meteorological Department chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra told that prolonged days of heat waves are witnessed across the country because of the absence of thunderstorms and a persisting anticyclone at lower levels over the west central Bay of Bengal.
The soaring temperatures could have far-reaching consequences, affecting various sectors, including agriculture, health, and the environment. Increased temperatures may lead to heat-related illnesses, water scarcity, and disruptions in agricultural activities, potentially impacting livelihoods.
A scorching heatwave blankets vast swathes of India as Lok Sabha elections progress, posing challenges in regions slated for upcoming phases. IMD warnings extend to Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and parts of Jharkhand, with intense heat forecasted.
Weather update: A scorching heatwave continues to grip most parts of the country, with temperatures soaring above 45 degrees Celsius in several states, prompting red alerts in Odisha and West Bengal.
On Friday evening, light rain and thundershowers brought relief from scorching heatwave in the National Capital Region. According to the IMD, the maximum temperature on Saturday and Sunday are going to remain between 39 and 24 degree celsius respectively.
IMD has issued predictions of a continued increase in temperature across eastern India, with temperatures expected to reach up to 44 degrees Celsius.
India is likely to experience above-normal rainfall during monsoon in 2024, IMD said on Monday. Positive Indian Ocean Dipole conditions are predicted during the monsoon season.
The National Capital Region experienced cooler temperatures on April 14 following weekend rains, providing relief from the heat.
The Health Ministry has issued a food advisory to help citizens combat the ongoing heatwave season, prompted by warnings from the India Meteorological Department. The advisory emphasizes adopting summer-friendly dietary habits and lifestyle adjustments to stay healthy amid rising temperatures.
April, May, and June mark the peak of summer in the region, with temperatures expected to continue rising. Srivastava warned that next week could see temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius, further intensifying the heatwave.
Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka, recorded 37.6 degree Celsius, the highest that the mercury has gone in the last eight years. Several districts are predicted to witness heatwave conditions.
The weatherman has predicted heatwave, hail storms conditions in various states for next two days. The Met office said above-normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country in April, with a high probability over central south India.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released its latest weather bulletin, indicating a variety of extreme weather patterns across India. Delhi and its neighboring regions are poised for a warm day, with temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius, accompanied by cloudy skies and a chance of drizzle.
Heatwaves have been predicted in many areas of central India, adjoining areas of northern plains, and south India. IMD has predicted above-maximum temperatures in the country from April to June.
In West Bengal, over 100 people were injured while several hutments and houses were damaged, trees uprooted and electric poles came crashing down as strong winds accompanied by hail struck most parts of the district headquarters town and many areas of neighbouring Mainaguri.
Light rainfall has been predicted in the National Capital Region (NCR) in the next two hours. The movement of clouds has been recorded entering the national capital.
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