IMD issues ‘red alert’ as Delhi boils at over 45°C
This relentless heatwave has persisted for eight days, pushing temperatures well above 40 degrees.
This relentless heatwave has persisted for eight days, pushing temperatures well above 40 degrees.
The RBI says India risks losing 4.5% of GDP by 2030 due to extreme-weather events. It is widely recognised that cost of climate inaction would be far greater than cost of climate action
The forecast indicates severe heatwave conditions in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
Thunderstorms with rain expected in the capital on June 3-4, with temperatures expected to go up to 45°C by day and 30°C by night.
Companies witnessed reduced working hours in May amid an intensive heatwave in India that sent temperatures soaring to record highs.
IMD says the automatic weather station in Mungeshpur recorded 52.3 degrees Celsius temperature around 2:30 PM
Mungeshpur and Narela recorded a sweltering 49.9°C, while Najafgarh wasn't far behind at 49.8°C.
On Monday, max temp of 47.4°C was reported at Najafgarh (Delhi), temp in 44-47°C range observed across many areas of Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi
During the 2024 hot weather season, above-normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country, says IMD.
Elevated temperatures in northern regions and plausibility of severe upcoming heat waves to affect agricultural output and keep inflation at elevated levels, says a report.