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08 Jun

Heatwave Tightens Grip on Punjab as IMD Issues Alert; Rain Likely Later This Week

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab and Chandigarh are once again witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heatwave conditions across several districts until June 11. Authorities have urged residents to limit outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours as temperatures continue to climb. According to the Chandigarh Meteorological Centre, maximum temperatures across the state have increased by around 2.1 degrees Celsius over the past 24 hours, bringing them close to seasonal averages. Bathinda recorded the highest temperature at 44.8°C, while Chandigarh registered 39.9°C. The IMD has issued a Yellow Alert for heatwave conditions, particularly affecting…

07 Jun

Southwest Monsoon Marches into Maharashtra and Northeast While Severe Heat Returns to Northern India

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Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The arrival of the Southwest Monsoon in South Konkan has triggered heavy rainfall warnings for the districts of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg until June 9. While the seasonal system has made landfall in Maharashtra, meteorologists predict a temporary reduction in rain intensity across the state over the coming week. Simultaneously, the India Meteorological Department has logged the arrival of the monsoon in the northeastern border states of Mizoram and Manipur. Weather models indicate that the system will expand further within the next two days, enveloping extra territories in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and the remaining parts of…

27 May

Punjab Under Severe Heatwave Grip Today, Rain and Hail Likely to Bring Relief from Tomorrow

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Chandigarh: Punjab and Chandigarh continue to reel under intense heatwave conditions, with the Meteorological Department issuing a severe heatwave alert for Tuesday across several districts. However, relief appears to be on the horizon as weather conditions are expected to shift from May 28, bringing chances of rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms across parts of the state. According to the Chandigarh Meteorological Centre, dry weather prevailed across Punjab during the last 24 hours, with Bathinda recording the highest temperature at 45.8 degrees Celsius, making it one of the hottest locations in the region. The current weather spell coincides with Nautapa, considered the…

26 May

Thunderstorms Likely to End Heatwave Spell Across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh This Week

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After enduring several days of relentless heat, residents across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh may finally see some weather relief as forecasts indicate the arrival of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds later this week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has continued its orange alert for heatwave conditions across the region until Wednesday, warning that daytime temperatures will remain significantly above normal before a major weather shift begins from Thursday onward. On Monday, Chandigarh recorded a scorching 42.7 degrees Celsius, nearly three degrees above seasonal average, making it one of the hottest locations in Punjab after Bathinda, which touched…

25 May

Delhi Braces for Fresh Heatwave Spell, IMD Issues Yellow Alert Till May 27

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Rajeev Sharma :- After a brief spell of cloudy skies and slightly cooler conditions, the national capital is once again preparing for an intense phase of scorching heat, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for the next three days. According to the weather department, Delhi is likely to witness heatwave conditions with daytime temperatures expected to hover between 44 and 46 degrees Celsius. Officials said the mercury may rise further over the next 24 hours and remain elevated until May 27 before any significant relief arrives. The IMD stated that maximum temperatures could increase by 1…

25 May

Punjab Revises Office and School Hours as Heatwave Intensifies Across State

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With temperatures continuing to soar across Punjab, the state government has introduced new working hours for government institutions to reduce public exposure to extreme heat conditions. Effective immediately, all government offices and schools will now operate from 7:30 in the morning until 1:30 in the afternoon. The move comes as several districts in Punjab experience unusually high temperatures and heatwave conditions, raising concerns over public health and workplace safety. Government employees and district officials have largely welcomed the decision, calling it both practical and necessary during the ongoing summer spell. One government staff member praised the revised…

24 May

Punjab, Chandigarh Face Fresh Heatwave Threat; Schools Shut and Timings Altered Amid Rising Temperatures

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A renewed heatwave warning has put Punjab and Chandigarh on alert, prompting authorities to announce precautionary measures as temperatures continue to soar across the region. Weather experts have cautioned that the next three days could witness extreme daytime heat, with conditions likely to remain severe until May 27. The Meteorological Department has predicted a sharp rise in temperatures beginning May 24, with several districts expected to experience intense heatwave conditions. While dry weather is likely to dominate for most of the period, a possible weather shift is expected towards May 28 and 29, when thunderstorms and strong…

24 May

Shocking: Heatwave Claims 16 Lives; Govt Announces Relief of Rs 4 Lakh to Victims

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Telangana (Rajeev Sharma): The Telangana government has announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of 16 people who lost their lives due to severe heatwave conditions reported across seven districts of the state. The decision comes as temperatures continue to soar, with authorities intensifying emergency measures to prevent further casualties. Revenue, Housing, Information and Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy chaired a high-level review meeting at the state Secretariat on Saturday to assess the worsening heatwave situation and direct officials to strengthen relief efforts on the ground. During the meeting, the minister instructed district administrations to…

19 May

Relentless Heatwave Tightens Grip on Punjab, Chandigarh as Temperatures Continue to Surge

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab and Chandigarh are reeling under an intense heatwave, with weather officials warning that scorching conditions are likely to persist for several more days as temperatures remain significantly above normal. The Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh has continued its yellow alert for multiple districts, cautioning residents against prolonged exposure to extreme daytime heat. Several districts across the state are witnessing severe dry conditions, with hot desert winds from western regions pushing daytime temperatures to alarming levels. Bathinda remained the hottest location in Punjab, where the mercury touched nearly 47 degrees Celsius, reflecting the severity of the ongoing heat…

18 May

IMD Sounds Red Flag Over Rising Temperatures as Heatwave Tightens Grip on North India

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Large parts of North India are heading into an intense spell of summer heat, with the India Meteorological Department cautioning that temperatures are expected to remain unusually high across several states over the next few days. The weather agency has warned that heatwave and severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and parts of central India until May 23. Delhi is expected to remain one of the hottest regions, with the mercury forecast to rise close to 44 degrees Celsius this week, increasing discomfort levels across the…