Delhi Heatwave: First Heat Casualty Reported as City Swelters at 49.2°C

31 May 2024

Delhi continued to experience extreme heat for the sixth consecutive day, with temperatures reaching heatwave to severe heatwave levels despite a slight drop in temperature. Narela in north Delhi was the hottest area, recording 49.2 degrees Celsius, while Mayur Vihar in east Delhi had the lowest temperature among the forty-degree...

After Delhi Hits 52.3°C, Nagpur Scorches At 56°C; IMD Issues Heat Warning

31 May 2024

In a remarkable occurrence, Mungeshpur, located in northwest Delhi, recorded an unprecedented maximum temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, setting a new record for the capital city. This temperature was measured at the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Mungeshpur village, which also functions as an automatic weather station (AWS). Among...

RML Hospital Adopts Special Measures Amid Delhi Heatwave to Tackle Heatstroke Patients

31 May 2024

Amidst the heatwave in Delhi, RML Hospital has implemented special measures to effectively handle heatstroke patients. Dr. Seema Balkrishna Wasnik, Head of Emergency Medicine at RML, outlined the urgent care procedures, including the use of inflatable tubs filled with ice for heatstroke patients. "At RML hospital, if any patient (of...

Heat Wave In India: What Is Pushing Mercury To Extremes?

30 May 2024

Indian cities are sweltering under an unprecedented heatwave, with a provisional record temperature of 52.3°C registered in Delhi. If verified, it would be the highest-ever recorded temperature in India. This week alone, over 37 cities across north and central India have recorded temperatures exceeding 45°C. But what is a heatwave,...

Scorching Heatwave: Cities Break Records In India, Temperatures Exceed 50 Degrees Celsius

30 May 2024

As a relentless heatwave grips northern India, numerous cities have experienced temperatures soaring above 50 degrees Celsius, breaking records and straining the endurance of millions. In Delhi, the national capital, a weather station briefly reported a staggering 52.9 degrees Celsius, sending shockwaves through newsrooms nationwide. This reading, however, has yet...

Delhi Heatwave Claims First Victim: Factory Worker Dies Of Heat Stroke At RML Hospital

30 May 2024

With temperatures in Delhi hitting an unprecedented high in the last 80 years, the ongoing heat wave has started claiming lives. A 40-year-old man from Darbhanga, Bihar, succumbed to a heat stroke at Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital. The victim worked at a factory producing pipeline fittings. Doctors reported that...

Delhi ‘Orange Alert’: IMD Warns of Potential Heatwave

30 May 2024

As Delhiites prepare for Thursday, May 30, the regional weather office has issued a cautionary note for Delhi, an 'Orange Alert', signaling the likelihood of a shift in weather dynamics. While partly cloudy skies are on the horizon, residents are advised to remain vigilant as potential heatwave conditions persist in...

Severe Heatwave Alert in Delhi as Temperatures Soar to 48 Degrees

27 May 2024

Delhi is facing a severe heatwave alert, with temperatures soaring to 48 degrees Celsius in some areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that these extreme heatwave conditions will continue until June 3. In Mungeshpur, a locality in the national capital, the temperature reached a scorching 48.3 degrees, marking...

Delhi Heatwave: IMD Issues ‘Red Alert’ For Today

19 May 2024

Delhi-NCR is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures surpassing 45°C at several weather stations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued 'red' and 'orange' alerts due to the record-breaking temperatures, which are exacerbated by dry, hot westerly winds, direct sunlight, and poor air quality. The IMD is closely monitoring...