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INDIA HEAT WAVE NEWS
India has more cities in the world's 50 most heat-vulnerable list than any other country
June 04, 2026 11:59 pm
India leads the world's heat vulnerability ranking, with 14 cities in the global top 50, more than Nigeria and Pakistan combined, according to an Oxford University study of 205 cities.
Heatwaves and migraines: Experts reveal why summer can trigger more headaches
May 29, 2026 9:30 am
Heatwaves can worsen migraines through dehydration, poor sleep, stress, irregular meals, and sun exposure.
What is wet-bulb temperature, and why is it being discussed during heatwaves?
May 28, 2026 11:00 am
Hydration is critical, but water alone may not always be enough during prolonged sweating
Why men are at higher risk of heatstroke deaths in India: Experts explain NCRB data
May 27, 2026 6:57 pm
Persistent weakness, excessive sweating, nausea, dizziness, headache, muscle cramps, rapid heartbeat, confusion, or fainting are important warning signs
No relief from heatwave for north, central India; Delhi sizzles at 46°C
May 27, 2026 4:35 pm
According to the latest IMD bulletin, severe heatwave conditions prevailed in many pockets of Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh, while isolated areas in East Uttar Pradesh and East Madhya Pradesh also recorded extreme heat.
Nautapa 2026: How India’s nine-day heat period may affect health and daily life
May 25, 2026 2:12 pm
Nautapa 2026 is expected to bring intense heat across parts of north and central India, with high temperatures, hot winds, and health concerns affecting daily life and outdoor activity.
Monsoon likely to hit Kerala around May 26; IMD says North India to bear 46°C this week
May 22, 2026 2:28 pm
Monsoon 2026 Date in India: While some regions are likely to see pre-monsoon activity, the North is sweltering at temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius.
Schools shut in Delhi, UP, Punjab, WB & more: Heatwave triggers extended summer breaks
May 20, 2026 12:05 pm
Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh are among the states that have already declared closures.
Heatwave grips north and central India; mercury may touch 45°C in Delhi this week
May 18, 2026 5:06 pm
According to the IMD, isolated pockets of Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh and Madhya Maharashtra are likely to experience heatwave conditions on May 18, while Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi and Madhya Pradesh are expected to remain under heatwave conditions between May 18 and 24.
Orange alert in Surendranagar, Kutch, yellow alert in Ahmedabad, other cities till May 15
May 12, 2026 12:27 pm
The IMD has issued an orange alert as heat wave conditions are likely to prevail in the districts of Surendranagar and Kutch till May 14. Banaskantha, Patan, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Anand, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Amreli, Devbhoomi Dwarka and Botad have been cautioned with a yellow alert till May 15.
INDIA HEAT WAVE PHOTOS
Priests seek divine help as heat wave grips India
June 09, 2014 2:45 pm
Priests performed a special puja hoping for a rain shower.
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