Maharashtra Heatwave

A study based on data from the Indian Meteorological Department shows that during the campaign period for the Lok Sabha elections, approximately 72% of constituencies could experience maximum temperatures of 35C or higher.

Under fire for the 13 deaths due to heatstroke at a state event on Sunday, the Maharashtra government has banned outdoor events between noon and 5 pm till heatwave conditions in the state abate.

Temperatures crossed 45 degrees Celsius in several parts of Vidarbha in Maharashtra on Friday, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a heatwave warning for the region.

During summer, when many parts of India reel under drought and heatwave conditions, many women in rural areas have to risk their lives to fetch water for their families.

The maximum temperature in Maharashtra's coastal region, including Mumbai, went up on Tuesday, amid the heatwave conditions, an IMD official said, adding that the mercury may rise further in Mumbai region on Wednesday.

The Indian Metrological Department or IMD has issued a heatwave warning for Mumbai and its neighbouring regions, with temperatures expected to reach up to 40 degrees Celcius over the next couple of days.

A red heatwave warning was issued for Maharashtra's drought-prone Vidarbha district, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan, where Churu recorded a day temperature of 50 degrees Celsius - the second hottest day ever recorded in May since May 19, 2010. The meteorological department also issued a red rain alert for Assam, Meghala...

Amid coronavirus lockdown, heat wave has intensified in several states across north India, Maharashtra and Telangana as temperatures soared above 45 degree Celsius in many parts across the country on Monday.

The day temperature in Delhi is likely to touch 46 degrees Celsius by Tuesday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said, warning that a heatwave would predominate most north Indian states, parts of Maharashtra and Telangana this week.

Blistering heatwave swept several parts of the country, with the mercury touching the 48-degree mark in Maharashtra's Chandrapur town.

In the backdrop of prevailing heatwave, the Election Commission has decided to extend the polling time for the April 19 election to Parbhani, Latur and Chandrapur civic bodies in Maharashtra by one hour.

The Maharashtra government has directed state-run district hospitals and medical colleges to set up special rooms to treat patients affected by heatwave, the legislative council was informed on Thursday.

Summer is here and the temperature seems to be rising rapidly everyday. Here are some tips to take care of your health and beat the heat.

Even as Maharashtra is reeling under intense heat, the Met department suspects that the unusually high temperature of 46.5 degrees Celsius recorded by a temperature mapping centre at Bhira in Raigad district could be wrong.

13-year-old Vishwambhar Shinde loved learning Marathi and playing at his school in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region. But now he has to work as a waiter at a roadside dhaba or eatery in the Aurangabad district as the drought has destroyed his father’s mosambi or sweet lime crop. “I had to discontinue my education as my father couldn’t pay for...

A study based on data from the Indian Meteorological Department shows that during the campaign period for the Lok Sabha elections, approximately 72% of constituencies could experience maximum temperatures of 35C or higher.

Under fire for the 13 deaths due to heatstroke at a state event on Sunday, the Maharashtra government has banned outdoor events between noon and 5 pm till heatwave conditions in the state abate.

Temperatures crossed 45 degrees Celsius in several parts of Vidarbha in Maharashtra on Friday, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a heatwave warning for the region.

During summer, when many parts of India reel under drought and heatwave conditions, many women in rural areas have to risk their lives to fetch water for their families.

The maximum temperature in Maharashtra's coastal region, including Mumbai, went up on Tuesday, amid the heatwave conditions, an IMD official said, adding that the mercury may rise further in Mumbai region on Wednesday.

The Indian Metrological Department or IMD has issued a heatwave warning for Mumbai and its neighbouring regions, with temperatures expected to reach up to 40 degrees Celcius over the next couple of days.

A red heatwave warning was issued for Maharashtra's drought-prone Vidarbha district, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan, where Churu recorded a day temperature of 50 degrees Celsius - the second hottest day ever recorded in May since May 19, 2010. The meteorological department also issued a red rain alert for Assam, Meghala...

Amid coronavirus lockdown, heat wave has intensified in several states across north India, Maharashtra and Telangana as temperatures soared above 45 degree Celsius in many parts across the country on Monday.

The day temperature in Delhi is likely to touch 46 degrees Celsius by Tuesday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said, warning that a heatwave would predominate most north Indian states, parts of Maharashtra and Telangana this week.

Blistering heatwave swept several parts of the country, with the mercury touching the 48-degree mark in Maharashtra's Chandrapur town.

In the backdrop of prevailing heatwave, the Election Commission has decided to extend the polling time for the April 19 election to Parbhani, Latur and Chandrapur civic bodies in Maharashtra by one hour.

The Maharashtra government has directed state-run district hospitals and medical colleges to set up special rooms to treat patients affected by heatwave, the legislative council was informed on Thursday.

Summer is here and the temperature seems to be rising rapidly everyday. Here are some tips to take care of your health and beat the heat.

Even as Maharashtra is reeling under intense heat, the Met department suspects that the unusually high temperature of 46.5 degrees Celsius recorded by a temperature mapping centre at Bhira in Raigad district could be wrong.

13-year-old Vishwambhar Shinde loved learning Marathi and playing at his school in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region. But now he has to work as a waiter at a roadside dhaba or eatery in the Aurangabad district as the drought has destroyed his father’s mosambi or sweet lime crop. “I had to discontinue my education as my father couldn’t pay for...