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India’s Summer Maximum Temperature to See a Rise of 1.5 Degree Celsius by 2043, Claims New Climate Data
A new report highlights the growing climate crisis in India, predicting rising temperatures, increased extreme weather events, and food security threats. By 2057, maximum temperatures may rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius, with variations across regions. Changes in rainfall patterns could impact agriculture and rural livelihoods, particularly in the nort...
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Over 1,400 Died In India During Extreme Weather Events In 2024 Monsoon
A total of 1,492 people died in India during extreme weather events in the 2024 monsoon season, according to data compiled by the India Meteorological Department.
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6 Delhi Weather Stations Record Over 100 MM Rainfall In 1 Day
Six weather stations across Delhi recorded over 100 mm of rain in a single day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday, categorising it as an "extremely intense spell".
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From Torrential Rain To Scorching Heatwave: India's Extreme Weather Events
More than 50 people were killed after landslides swept through tea estates and homes in Kerala state on July 30. Heavy rains caused floods in capital New Delhi. Several rivers swelled up in Assam after seasonal monsoon rains.
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Border Force Officer, Jawan Die Due To Heat Exposure During Pak Border Patrol
A Border Security Force officer and a jawan died during patrol due to exposure to "extreme weather" at the Harami Nallah creek area along the India-Pakistan international front in Gujarat, the force said on Saturday.
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Xiaomi Reclaims Top Spot as Smartphone Manufacturer in India in Q2 2024: Canalys
Smartphone shipments in India grew by only one percent in the second quarter (April-June) of 2024 on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, according to a report by a technology market analyst firm. The report suggests that the slight growth is a result of a number of different factors including national elections, lower seasonal demand and extreme weather co...
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President Droupadi Murmu Expresses Concern Over "Extreme" Weather Events
President Droupadi Murmu who is on a four-day visit to her home state of Odisha, expressed concern over the terrible series of heatwaves witnessed in many parts of the country.
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Heavy Rain In Mumbai, Nearby Districts Brings Relief From Extreme Heat
Mumbai and its neighbouring areas received heavy rains in the last 24 hours, bringing down the mercury and providing relief to residents from the hot and humid weather, officials said on Sunday.
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Scorching Heat, Flash Floods, Disappearing Spring: India's Weather Story
Extreme weather events in the first five months of 2024 have got everyone questioning: where is all this headed? Despite having made predictions to this effect, climate scientists acknowledge that the temperatures this summer are "alarming"
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Cities Worst Hit By Heatwaves, Say Experts, Warn Of Hotter Days
Extreme temperatures across India are having their worst impact in the country's teeming megacities, experts said Thursday, warning that the heat is fast becoming a public health crisis.
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Severe Heatwave Sweeps North India As Mercury Breaches 50 Degree Mark
Heatwave alert: Large parts of northern and central India were in the grip of extreme heatwave conditions on Tuesday with the mercury crossing 50 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan's Churu and Haryana's Sirsa and settling nine notches above normal in Delhi
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Heatwave To Continue In Parts Of Northwest India For Another 5 Days: Weather Office
The extreme heat crippling large parts of northwest India will continue for another five days, with Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh predicted to bear the maximum impact.
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Kerala Set For Heavy Rainfall, Red Alert Issued In 3 Districts: Weather Office
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala in the coming days and issued a red alert in some districts of the state for May 19 and 20.
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Extreme Heat Alert As Lok Sabha Polls Enter Key Stage
As the campaign heats up for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, the weather department has predicted heatwave to severe heatwave conditions for several states over the next five days.
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What PM Modi Said At Meet To Review Preparedness For Heatwave
Amid a forecast for extreme weather conditions in summer months, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday reviewed the preparedness for heat wave conditions and called for all arms of governments at central, state and district levels to work in synergy.
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India’s Summer Maximum Temperature to See a Rise of 1.5 Degree Celsius by 2043, Claims New Climate Data
A new report highlights the growing climate crisis in India, predicting rising temperatures, increased extreme weather events, and food security threats. By 2057, maximum temperatures may rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius, with variations across regions. Changes in rainfall patterns could impact agriculture and rural livelihoods, particularly in the nort...
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Over 1,400 Died In India During Extreme Weather Events In 2024 Monsoon
A total of 1,492 people died in India during extreme weather events in the 2024 monsoon season, according to data compiled by the India Meteorological Department.
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6 Delhi Weather Stations Record Over 100 MM Rainfall In 1 Day
Six weather stations across Delhi recorded over 100 mm of rain in a single day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday, categorising it as an "extremely intense spell".
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From Torrential Rain To Scorching Heatwave: India's Extreme Weather Events
More than 50 people were killed after landslides swept through tea estates and homes in Kerala state on July 30. Heavy rains caused floods in capital New Delhi. Several rivers swelled up in Assam after seasonal monsoon rains.
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Border Force Officer, Jawan Die Due To Heat Exposure During Pak Border Patrol
A Border Security Force officer and a jawan died during patrol due to exposure to "extreme weather" at the Harami Nallah creek area along the India-Pakistan international front in Gujarat, the force said on Saturday.
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Xiaomi Reclaims Top Spot as Smartphone Manufacturer in India in Q2 2024: Canalys
Smartphone shipments in India grew by only one percent in the second quarter (April-June) of 2024 on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, according to a report by a technology market analyst firm. The report suggests that the slight growth is a result of a number of different factors including national elections, lower seasonal demand and extreme weather co...
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President Droupadi Murmu Expresses Concern Over "Extreme" Weather Events
President Droupadi Murmu who is on a four-day visit to her home state of Odisha, expressed concern over the terrible series of heatwaves witnessed in many parts of the country.
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Heavy Rain In Mumbai, Nearby Districts Brings Relief From Extreme Heat
Mumbai and its neighbouring areas received heavy rains in the last 24 hours, bringing down the mercury and providing relief to residents from the hot and humid weather, officials said on Sunday.
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Scorching Heat, Flash Floods, Disappearing Spring: India's Weather Story
Extreme weather events in the first five months of 2024 have got everyone questioning: where is all this headed? Despite having made predictions to this effect, climate scientists acknowledge that the temperatures this summer are "alarming"
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Cities Worst Hit By Heatwaves, Say Experts, Warn Of Hotter Days
Extreme temperatures across India are having their worst impact in the country's teeming megacities, experts said Thursday, warning that the heat is fast becoming a public health crisis.
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Severe Heatwave Sweeps North India As Mercury Breaches 50 Degree Mark
Heatwave alert: Large parts of northern and central India were in the grip of extreme heatwave conditions on Tuesday with the mercury crossing 50 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan's Churu and Haryana's Sirsa and settling nine notches above normal in Delhi
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Heatwave To Continue In Parts Of Northwest India For Another 5 Days: Weather Office
The extreme heat crippling large parts of northwest India will continue for another five days, with Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh predicted to bear the maximum impact.
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Kerala Set For Heavy Rainfall, Red Alert Issued In 3 Districts: Weather Office
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala in the coming days and issued a red alert in some districts of the state for May 19 and 20.
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Extreme Heat Alert As Lok Sabha Polls Enter Key Stage
As the campaign heats up for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, the weather department has predicted heatwave to severe heatwave conditions for several states over the next five days.
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What PM Modi Said At Meet To Review Preparedness For Heatwave
Amid a forecast for extreme weather conditions in summer months, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday reviewed the preparedness for heat wave conditions and called for all arms of governments at central, state and district levels to work in synergy.
