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NEW DELHI: Several parts of India remained in the grip of an intense heatwave on Wednesday with temperatures soaring far above seasonal averages and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that severe heat conditions are likely to continue across North-West and Central India over the next few days.The weather department issued orange alerts for Delhi,…
NEW DELHI: The city sweltered under the highest maximum temperature of the season on Monday, with several areas recording temperatures above 44°C. India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast extreme heat to continue, issuing a yellow alert for heatwave conditions in Delhi over the next four days, from Tuesday to Friday, as the mercury is expected to…
NEW DELHI: Delhi govt has carried out a scientific heat assessment of the city using satellite data to identify high-risk thermal hotspots at a time when the maximum temperature has exceeded 40°C for nearly 40 consecutive days in the past two to three years.The assessment has found that among the most sensitive areas is Ayanagar…
NEW DELHI: The city experienced its hottest day of the year on Thursday. The Ridge logged 43 degrees Celsius, which was the highest maximum temperature this season. The Met department has predicted heatwaves on Friday and Saturday as the temperature could rise more.India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert across north-west India for…
Storing eggs in the refrigerator door is a common mistake that compromises their safety and longevity. Constant temperature fluctuations in the door area can lead to condensation, allowing bacteria to penetrate the shell. After visiting the grocery store, we tend to follow an automatic routine: walking into our kitchens, opening the doors of our refrigerators,…
The old rule for deadly heat was simple enough: if the wet-bulb temperature hit 35°C, that’s when humans can’t survive. That’s been the standard for years. But a team of researchers just threw that number into question, and what they found is honestly pretty concerning, especially if you’re older or someone who spends time outside…
NEW DELHI: Dense fog enveloped parts of the national capital on Saturday morning following rainfall the previous evening. Similar conditions were reported in Ghaziabad and Noida, where a light layer of fog hovered over the cities.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another spell of rain on March 23. While temperatures are expected to rise…
The city experienced its coldest March day in six years on Friday. GURGAON: Temperatures dropped on Friday as a light spell of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds were experienced in the city, bringing down the minimum temperature to 16 degrees Celsius, a 2-degree dip from Thursday’s 18.3°C. The maximum temperature stood at 21.1°C, 3.6 degrees…
NEW DELHI: The capital continued to enjoy winter-like conditions on Friday as yet another day of rain and overcast skies pulled the maximum temperature further down to 21.7 degrees Celsius, which is 10 notches below normal and the lowest for March in sixyears.The air quality also turned satisfactory — for the first time this year,…
NEW DELHI: Delhi woke up to rainfall on Sunday morning, bringing respite from the recent heat. The maximum temperature is expected to drop to 27–29°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The Met department has also predicted another spell of rain on March 18, with chances of very light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds of…
