heat wave

US heat wave smothers Pacific Northwest, poses extreme risk in California, Arizona

August 24, 2025 6:41 am

About 1.2 million people were under extreme heat risk, meaning temperatures were expected to stay dangerously high with no relief overnight.

Too hot to handle: Why Heat Action Plans must factor in access to ‘smart’ fabrics

July 09, 2025 7:44 am

Natural fibres have served India well – but climate extremes demand innovation in what we wear, especially for those who can’t escape the sun.

Rising temperatures push up AC sales in Kashmir: ‘Would not have imagined this 5 years ago’

July 08, 2025 9:34 am

Kashmir is sweltering under an unprecedented heatwave this summer.

Dear men, hot weather may be affecting your sperm count and motility; here are 5 ways to protect your fertility this summer

July 04, 2025 5:26 pm

With heatwaves becoming more frequent and intense, especially in tropical regions, reproductive health may be at greater risk than ever before.

Early-season heat dome brings highest temperatures in years to parts of Eastern US

June 24, 2025 2:26 am

An intense and nearly historic weather pattern is cooking much of America in a dangerous heat dome this week with triple-digit heat that hasn’t been seen in some places in more than a decade

Best of Both Sides: AC cooling, a necessity and emergency

June 20, 2025 7:57 am

AC temperature cap, while not a game-changer, opens the door to much-needed conversations on an urgent developmental need

Undercounted and overlooked: The hidden toll of heat waves on health

June 18, 2025 2:08 pm

Underestimating the actual impact of heat leads to a dangerous public perception that, as Indians, we have the tolerance to bear it. If vulnerable populations do not perceive heat as a serious threat to life, they will not prioritise protective actions and timely healthcare

IMD to help informal workers, vendors cope with extreme weather — one WhatsApp alert at a time

June 15, 2025 7:37 am

Currently, the 35-member WhatsApp group, named ‘Daily Bulletin - IMD/Citizens’, receives direct forecasts from the weather body in the form of text messages, voice notes in Hindi and simple infographics.

Surging power demand amid heatwave strains Chandigarh’s electrical infrastructure

June 14, 2025 12:44 am

To address the strain and enhance supply reliability, CPDL is set to induct four new power transformers, each with a capacity of 20 MW, in a phased manner

IMD Report: 20 hottest Indian cities in May 2025 — full list below

May 23, 2025 9:36 am

Hottest Cities in India on May 21, 2025: Rajasthan experienced the most intense heat overall, with ten locations exceeding 44°C.

This summer, beat the heat with smoothie bowls

May 01, 2025 12:08 pm

Especially during the summer, smoothie bowls should be a part of your breakfast rotation.

Heatwave pushes Delhi to the edge, claims 18 lives

June 22, 2024 10:29 am

Delhi Water Minister Atishi said that she has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the water crisis in the national capital.

Europe, US struggle to beat the heat as temperatures soar

August 24, 2022 10:54 pm

Almost half of the 27-nation EU is under drought warning, with conditions worsening in Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, and Spain.

See how animals are beating the heat and staying cool

August 19, 2022 11:43 pm

As Europe sizzles in the worst-ever heatwave, this is how animals beat the heat with frozen treats

Relentless heatwave sweeps Europe, firefighters tackle wildfires

August 11, 2022 2:32 pm

An incessant heatwave has engulfed Europe. The governments in several countries have warned citizens of severe drought conditions. Farmers in France have started to see a decrease in production especially in fields of soy, sunflowers and corn.

India reels under intense heatwave

April 28, 2022 9:47 pm

Most parts of India are currently reeling under a severe heatwave condition. Mercury levels have already crossed 40 degree Celsius in many places and a respite is nowhere to be seen

Delhi sizzles at 40.8 degree Celsius, heatwave likely in coming days

April 26, 2022 7:59 pm

According to India Meteorological Department, the heatwave conditions are likely to persist in New Delhi for the next three days.

Northwest India continues to swelter under grip of heatwave

April 04, 2022 10:47 pm

Northwest India recorded the hottest March in 122 years, with the average maximum temperature in the region reaching 30.73 degree Celsius this year.

India reels under severe heatwave; monsoon delayed, to hit Kerala by June 7

June 03, 2019 7:25 am

IMD has said heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail over Rajasthan, Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh during the next five days and over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi and south Uttar Pradesh during the next three days.

North, central India reel under intense heatwave

May 20, 2016 5:33 pm

Scorching summer temperatures, hovering well over 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) are making life extremely tough for millions of people across north India.

Pakistan: Heatwaves kill 65 people in Karachi

May 22, 2018 2:15 pm