Hritika Mitra | Jul 17, 2026, 11:49 PM IST
India is currently witnessing extreme heat with temperatures soaring well above normal. It has recorded its warmest July day and night in two years. But even as the temperatures remain at 39 degrees Celsius, why does it feel like 48 degrees Celsius? Here's a look.
Joy Pillai | Jun 29, 2026, 6:28 PM IST
Notably, the national capital witnessed one of its most intense heatwave conditions during this summer season, with the mercury feeling like it was touching 50 degrees Celsius.
Tahir Qureshi | Jun 28, 2026, 8:44 PM IST
Throughout the week, people gathered in parks and along canals to seek relief from the scorching sun and heat; however, authorities issued strict warnings regarding the dangers of swimming in unsupervised areas.
Tahir Qureshi | Jun 27, 2026, 6:10 PM IST
The extreme heat has forced schools to close in Britain as well as in other European countries such as France, Spain, and Italy, while electricity supplies have also begun to come under strain.
Tahir Qureshi | Jun 26, 2026, 11:03 PM IST
According to Spain's 'Carlos III Health Institute,' 327 people died in Madrid between Sunday and Thursday due to the heatwave.
Tahir Qureshi | Jun 23, 2026, 5:45 PM IST
The warning indicates that the situation is serious enough to pose a risk to life even for healthy individuals and could disrupt transport, food and water supplies, energy systems, and businesses.
Tahir Qureshi | Jun 23, 2026, 4:02 PM IST
The warning indicates that the situation is serious enough to pose a risk to life even for healthy individuals and could disrupt transport, food and water supplies, energy systems, and businesses.
Nivedita Dash | May 29, 2026, 1:29 PM IST
The IMD has issued a major alert regarding the 2026 monsoon. According to the Meteorological Department, below-normal rainfall is expected across the country from June to September. The effects of the weakened monsoon are likely to be more pronounced in northwest, central, and southern India.
Tahir Qureshi | May 27, 2026, 8:28 PM IST
Meteorologists warn that this situation could persist for several days or even weeks. Furthermore, the impact of this phenomenon is becoming increasingly dangerous due to climate change.
Tahir Qureshi | May 26, 2026, 11:40 PM IST
The state had previously announced that schools for students in grades 4 through 12 would reopen on June 1, while schools for students in grades 1 through 3 were scheduled to reopen on June 4.
PTI | May 25, 2026, 11:25 PM IST
State capital Lucknow recorded a maximum temperature of 42.3 degrees Celsius, and a minimum of 28.6 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said in a statement on Monday.
Tahir Qureshi | May 25, 2026, 8:38 PM IST
While Kota recorded the maximum temperature of 45.6 degrees Celsius, Chittorgarh and Sri Ganganagar recorded maximum temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius each.
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