Delhi's peak power demand soared to 8000 MW on Wednesday, marking the highest level ever recorded in the capital's history, according to data from the State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC).
Nodal officer at Regional Meteorological Office, Dr H L Khapedia told ANI, "The maximum temperature has been recorded 44 degrees celsius in the city this year so far while the minimum has been found at 30 degrees celsius. For the last a few days, there has been a lot of fluctuation in the
"In the next 48 to 72 hours, the temperature will rise above normal and witness an increase by 2 degrees Celsius. The current spell of heatwave will continue in Rajasthan for the next 4-5 days," said the Director of the Regional Meteorological Department.
As temperatures are soaring past the 45°C mark in some areas of Northwest India, impacting daily life and forcing people to stay indoors, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma instructed officials of the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) and Power Distribution Corporation
Amidst the predictions of a severe heatwave, Rajasthan is facing the havoc of soaring temperatures and scorching heat with severe heatwave. In the last 24 hours, the maximum temperature registered was 46.6 degrees Celsius in Pilani while Sri Ganganagar was second on the list with the maximum
"The temperature is rising, so to give relief to the people, we have installed green nets at some places on the road so that the people standing at the traffic signals can get some relief and at the same time, we are spraying water with our smoke guns so that a little coolness spreads on the
As temperature soars and heat wave kicks in, Dr Neeraj Nishchal, professor in the Department of Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi, advised the public to exercise caution during peak heat hours to prevent heat-related illnesses.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave red alert warning for the states of Punjab and Haryana and the capital, Chandigarh. The warning comes as temperatures soar across Northwest India, with IMD predicting continued heatwave to severe heatwave conditions ov
Amidst increasing mercury, Dr Deepak Maheshwari, Principal of SMS Medical College, has shared tips on how to protect oneself from heatwaves and rising temperatures, emphasising covering the body parts and staying hydrated.
A day after Delhi's Najagarh baked at over 47°C to trend as the hottest place in the country, the Met department on Friday held out no immediate respite from the searing and scalding heatwave as it issued a fresh heatwave warning for the northern plains till May 21, Tuesday.
With the rise of temperatures in southern states, the queen of mountains, Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu, is witnessing a gradual increase in tourist footfall day-by-day as the summer festival kick-started in the region along with the annual flower exhibition.