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May272025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Monsoon Marches On: Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms, and Heatwave Alerts Across India

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The southwest monsoon continues its steady advance across India, reaching more parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Karnataka including Bengaluru, and the entire northeastern region, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed in its latest update. As monsoon winds sweep in, several regions are bracing for intense rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. Here’s a region-wise summary of what to expect in the coming days: West and Central India: Extremely heavy rain is forecast over the Konkan coast, including Mumbai, and ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra on May 26 and 27. Gujarat will see thundersqualls with wind speeds of 50–60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph. Marathwada and parts of Gujarat are likely to receive isolated heavy rain between May 26 and 29. Isolated heavy showers...

May222025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Supreme Court Seeks Govt Response on Plea Over Heatwave Deaths, Demands Accountability on National Guidelines

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Taking serious note of rising fatalities due to heatwave conditions in India, the Supreme Court has asked the central government to respond within two weeks to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that alleges negligence in enforcing existing national guidelines meant to manage and mitigate extreme heat events. The case, brought before a bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih, points to the death of more than 700 people due to heatwave and heat stress in the previous year alone. Filed by environment activist Vikrant Tongad, the petition seeks urgent implementation of nationwide Heat Action Plans (HAPs) in accordance with the guidelines framed by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in 2019. The plea has highlighted that despite clear m...

May162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Braces for Heatwave Surge as Monsoon Pushes Forward

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India is bracing for intensified weather conditions as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heatwave spells and advancing monsoon activity across several regions. Warm night conditions are likely to affect parts of eastern Madhya Pradesh on May 15. Simultaneously, heatwave conditions are expected to grip isolated pockets of western Uttar Pradesh from May 15 to 18, and eastern Uttar Pradesh and western Rajasthan from May 15 to 17. Hot and humid weather will persist in Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on May 15. Bihar will experience similar conditions from May 16 to 18, while Odisha faces the heat on May 15 and 16. Meanwhile, rain and thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds (30–50 kmph) are foreca...

May92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Braces for Yet Another Year of Intensifying Heat

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New Delhi, May 9, 2025 India has entered another year marked by extreme heat, with forecasts indicating that large parts of the country will experience above-normal daytime and nighttime temperatures throughout 2025. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), while the upcoming southwest monsoon is expected to be normal, a sharp increase in the number of heatwave days is likely in many regions. The dual impact of extreme daytime heat and unusually warm nights is expected to worsen health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. With temperatures already climbing, reports of heatwave and warm night conditions have begun to emerge across the country. The situation poses serious challenges to public health, especially for informal workers and outdoor laborers...

May92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Searing Autumn: Australia Sweats Through Record Heat as Winter Fades into Haze

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As winter approaches Australia remains gripped by an unrelenting autumn heatwave, with vast regions of the country experiencing temperatures more typical of midsummer. The southern half of the continent, particularly Victoria and parts of New South Wales, is enduring one of its warmest autumns on record. March 2025 became Australia's hottest ever, and the unusual heat has stretched well into May. Melbourne and Hobart have reported their warmest May nights in recorded history while some areas have seen daytime temperatures surge over 10°C above seasonal averages. The primary driver is a prolonged high-pressure system over southern and southeastern Australia. Known as "blocking highs," these systems have stalled the usual west-to-east flow of weather, trapping dry and warm air masses o...

Apr262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Fossil Fuel Giants Linked to 1998 India Heatwave, Billions in Economic Damage Traced to Emissions

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A new study published in Nature reveals that five major fossil fuel companies Chevron, ExxonMobil, Saudi Aramco, Gazprom, and BP significantly intensified the 1998 heatwave in India, contributing to massive economic losses and highlighting the direct link between corporate emissions and extreme climate events. How Big Oil Fueled the 1998 Heatwave The 1998 heatwave in India, considered the deadliest in half a century, has now been scientifically linked to human-induced climate change. According to researchers from Dartmouth College in the US, emissions from five of the world’s largest oil and gas companies caused a measurable spike in temperatures increasing the intensity of the five hottest days during that period by 0.08°C. The study found that Chevron alone was responsible f...

Apr252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Heatwave Grips India: IMD Issues Yellow Alerts Amid Rising Temperatures

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh heatwave warnings for multiple parts of Northwest, Central, and Eastern India including Delhi NCR where temperatures are forecast to touch 43°C. A Western Disturbance may bring some rainfall to select northern areas, but intense heat continues to affect millions across the country. What Is a Heatwave and Why Is It Happening? A heatwave is a prolonged period of abnormally high temperatures, especially when compared to the usual climate of a region. According to the IMD, a heatwave is declared when the maximum temperature rises to 40°C or more in plains, 30°C in hilly areas, or when it is 4.5°C to 6.4°C above normal for two or more days. Causes of Heatwave High-pressure systems that trap hot air near the surface. ...

Apr242025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Severe Heatwave Sweeps Across India, IMD Sounds Alarm Bells

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Telangana & Northern States Critical Situation Under Scorching Heatwave IMD Sounds Orange Alert With mercury soaring past 44°C in many parts of the country India is in the grip of one of the harshest heatwaves this summer. Telangana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and other states face intense heat, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue critical weather alerts and public health warnings. In a blazing turn of events a brutal heatwave has swept across Telangana and several other Indian states, pushing temperatures to dangerous highs. The IMD has issued orange and yellow alerts in multiple regions warning residents to brace for extreme heat and take all necessary precautions. Telangana is among the hardest-hit with Nirmal recording 44.5°C the state highest so far this ...

Apr212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Karachi Faces Sweltering Heatwave as Temperatures Soar Past 40°C

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Karachi is bracing for a punishing heatwave beginning Sunday, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasting temperatures as high as 41°C around 4 to 6 degrees above seasonal norms. The warning comes as parts of Sindh have already been enduring extreme heat for over a week. The Met Office has issued a public advisory urging residents to avoid direct sunlight, remain indoors during peak hours, and stay hydrated. Vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and pregnant women have been asked to take extra care during this period of intense heat. Health risks are on the rise as the heatwave coincides with prolonged power outages across Sindh, further straining public health systems. Hospitals in districts including Shaheed Benazirabad, Sanghar, and Naushahro Feroze are repo...

Apr192025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

North India braces weather whiplash storms heatwaves collide

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North India reeled under a mix of extreme weather on Thursday, with violent thunderstorms lashing some regions and heatwaves gripping others. Himachal Pradesh reported a tragic casualty, as eight-year-old Abhishek Kumar lost his life when a tree crashed onto a hut in Hamirpur during a storm. Parts of Shimla and other hill areas were hit by heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms, causing power cuts and uprooting trees. Crops in their flowering stage were badly affected, raising concerns among farmers. Meanwhile, the plains baked under relentless heat. Rajasthan’s Barmer touched a blazing 45°C, while Delhi sizzled at 40.6°C. Uttar Pradesh too saw temperatures soar as heatwave alerts remained active. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert, warning of contin...