Severe heatwave conditions were reported at a few places in West Rajasthan, with isolated areas experiencing extreme temperatures. According to the weather department, the highest maximum temperature reported over the plains of the country was Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan) at 48.0 degrees Celsi
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday urged citizens to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions amid the ongoing severe heatwave conditions sweeping the state.
Rajasthan is expected to experience a severe heatwave in the next few days, with temperatures predicted to rise significantly. A dry spell is forecasted to continue over the state for the next week, with temperatures increasing by 2-4°C in most areas. (Radheshyam Sharma, Director, Meteo
As UP faces a severe heatwave, Balrampur Hospital in Lucknow has set up cold wards with AC, medicines, and equipment to treat heatstroke patients. Doctors advise people to stay indoors between 12-4 pm and take precautions like drinking water, using ORS, and covering up when going outside.
Rajasthan faced severe heatwave conditions on Tuesday, with temperatures soaring between 44 degree Celsius to 47 degree Celsius in several regions, according to the Meteorological Department.
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.
Despite facing headwinds such as severe heatwaves in the northern region, heightened competitive intensity, and the impact of the upcoming general elections, most FMCG companies managed to post mid to high single-digit revenue growth.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue over many parts of North India during the next 24 hours and gradually abate thereafter due to an approaching western disturbance towards northwest India.
Delhi Water Minister Atishi said that due to severe heatwave conditions, the water shortage persisted in Delhi. She appealed to people to consciously and carefully use the available water.
According to IMD, East Uttar Pradesh experienced widespread severe heat, while parts of Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, south Uttarakhand, and north Odisha faced heatwave to severe heatwave conditions.