According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heatwave conditions persist across the plains of Himachal, particularly in districts such as Una and the Bhuntar region of Kullu. In these areas, temperatures have been 5 degrees Celsius above normal for the past four days.
A major heatwave is set to grip Pakistan from April 26 to May 1, with temperatures soaring well above normal across much of the country. Relief is expected after May 1 with the arrival of a rain-bearing system, but authorities have urged caution, especially in vulnerable areas.
Odisha is reeling under a severe heatwave, with Jharsuguda recording a maximum temperature at 45.4 degrees Celsius on Monday, making it the hottest place in the state, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a heat wave advisory and written to all Chief Secretaries and Administrators of States and Union Territories on the need to take urgent steps to safeguard workers and labourers from extreme heatwave conditions, according to an official press s
Karachi is likely to experience a heatwave, beginning from Sunday with temperatures during the day expected to touch up to 41 degrees Celsius, Dawn reported, citing the Met department.
Rajasthan's Churu is grappling with intense heatwave conditions as temperatures crossed 40 degrees Celsius, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recording 44.2°C yesterday.
Summer arrived before time in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and across the country this year. In the first week of April itself, Chandigarh recorded a higher temperature than last year.
Delhi's power demand touched 5090 megawatts (MW) at 12:31 PM on Wednesday, the highest so far this season, officials said. The demand is expected to rise further later in the day.
Uttar Pradesh Forest Minister Arun Kumar Saxena on Wednesday announced a month-long campaign to protect forests and animals from the scorching heatwave, as directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, to ensure the well-being of wildlife and preserve the state's forests.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a heatwave warning in Delhi-NCR for the next two days. The weather agency also predicted a light rainfall on April 11 in the region.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for the lower regions of Himachal Pradesh for the next 24 hours, as temperatures across the state continue to soar 3-6 degrees Celsius above normal.
According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA), IMD's warning of intense heatwaves looms over consumer footfall and infrastructure activity, while renewed tariff tensions on the international stage add market volatility and rattle automobile buyer sentiment.