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Monday, July 22 was the hottest day ever recorded, according to preliminary data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service, which has tracked such global weather patterns since 1940.
As the day temperature crosses the normal range in Rajasthan, the weather department has predicted a fall in mercury in the next 48 hours. Additionally, the rainfall could start in some parts of the state from June 24.
The extreme heat is straining power grids and triggering water shortages across the country. According to the Central Water Commission, water storage in 150 major reservoirs in India dropped to just 23 percent of their live storage last week.
Under the novel initiative, green nets are to be installed where the number of two-wheeler commuters are more and they have to stay put at the traffic light for a longer period of time.
Wet bulb temperature is a crucial factor in determining how hot it is outside and how our bodies respond to the heat. It is essential to pay attention to this measure and take necessary precautions during hot weather to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Large parts of North India, including Delhi and Haryana, grappled with severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures soaring beyond 45 degrees Celsius. Najafgarh in Delhi recorded the nation's highest temperature at a scorching 47.4 degrees Celsius.
While large parts of northern India experienced scorching heat, southern states such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu were drenched by rain, an indication of the southwest monsoon's onset later this month. Several state governments have asked schools to declare holidays amid severe heatwave conditions.
Due to rising temperatures across India, several states have announced summer vacations in government and private institutions to ensure the safety of the children. Check list of the states here.
Delhi Weather Update: Significantly, for Sunday, May 19, the IMD predicted the maximum and minimum temperatures to reach around 44 and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Venezuela had six glaciers spanning 10 square km in the Sierra Nevada de Mérida mountain range but lost five of them by 2011. Climate scientists found that the last Humboldt glacier shrunk to an area of less than 2 hectares, thus downgrading it from a glacier to an ice field.
As the summer sun blazes relentlessly overhead, Bengaluru finds itself in the grip of a sweltering heatwave. Residents of the city, known for its moderate climate, now seek refuge from soaring temperatures that seem uncharacteristically intense.
The weather office has forecast a partly cloudy sky for Thursday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures likely to settle at 39 and 19 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The Kerala government has implemented a water bell system in all state-run schools to remind students to stay hydrated during the summer months. Check details here.
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Himachal Pradesh weather: Sissu Lake, nestled at an altitude of over 12,000 feet, bore the brunt of this frigid onslaught. Its crystal-clear waters, usually teeming with trout, have surrendered to the frost, giving birth to a mirror-like sheet of ice.
As the temperature dipped in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, people were seen sitting by bonfires to keep themselves warm.
A blanket of fog covered the city in the early hours reducing visibility.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in the national capital was recorded at 447, which comes under the ‘severe’ category while the IMD has predicted a moderate fog during the day.
With the onset of winter in Kashmir, the valley has started witnessing temperatures plunging as low as freezing point. Fog covered the Srinagar city this morning, causing visibility to be restricted to a few metres.
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