Delhi-NCR faces turbulent weather with an orange alert for Thursday, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. While rain may offer brief heat relief, high humidity persists. Temperatures are expected to drop by Friday, with monsoon arrival anticipated by late June.
Bihar is under an orange alert due to intensifying pre-monsoon activity, with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds expected in districts including Patna. Moderate rainfall may offer relief from heat, with temperatures potentially dropping by 2-4°C. Residents are advised to exercise caution.
Delhi experienced extreme heat with a 'feels-like' temperature of 48.2°C due to humidity. IMD issued an orange alert for rain on Thursday, expecting a drop in temperatures by Friday.
France has issued its first-ever May orange heatwave alert for eight western departments as a rare heatwave, attributed to warm air from North Africa and a 'heat dome' effect, continues. The extreme temperatures have already caused multiple deaths, including a runner in Paris and a woman during a fitness event in Lyon, with more heat expected.
France is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave with temperatures reaching 36°C. Eight western departments are on orange alert for Tuesday, marking the earliest activation of this alert level. Climate scientist Christophe Cassou calls for accelerated emission reductions and adaptation to these "climate UFOs."
France is experiencing an intense and early heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 36°C. Eight western departments are on orange alert for heat, a first for this early in the year. Experts call for accelerated emission reduction and adaptation to 'climate UFOs'.
Light rainfall and cloudy skies provided relief in Delhi-NCR on Saturday after days of intense heatwave. While temperatures dipped, the IMD has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions from Saturday until May 28, with maximum temperatures expected between 43-46°C.
Delhi's four-day heatwave streak ended Friday, but intense heat persists. A feeble western disturbance may bring thundery developments Saturday, causing a slight dip in temperatures, but no significant relief is expected until at least May 28. Heatwave conditions are likely to continue with temperatures hovering between 43-46°C.
India Meteorological Department issues a red alert for 10 UP districts due to severe heatwave conditions. Temperatures are expected to rise, with health advisories and preparedness measures in place.
Delhi anticipates a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 44°C and an orange alert issued for seven days due to dry northwesterly winds. Banda, UP, recorded 48.2°C, with residents citing deforestation.
Delhi experienced its hottest day of the season with temperatures reaching 46.5°C. An orange alert for heatwave conditions is in effect until May 25. Air quality has also deteriorated to 'poor', triggering Stage 1 of GRAP.
Delhi and NCR experienced cloudy skies, light rain, and strong winds with an orange alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms, bringing temporary relief from summer heat.
Delhi-NCR residents woke up to rain, strong winds and thunderstorms on Wednesday, bringing much-needed relief from the extreme heatwave. The IMD issued yellow and orange alerts for various parts of the national capital, forecasting more rain, thunderstorms and dust storms. Maximum temperatures fell by 3-5 degrees and are expected to remain below 40°C till Thursday. A cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan and adjoining regions is expected to transport dust from Rajasthan towards Delhi.
As West Bengal prepares for phase 2 of the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections, the Kolkata MeT has issued an orange alert for rain, lightning, and gusty winds, promising relief from recent high temperatures.
Heavy snowfall hit Moscow overnight on Monday, causing over 200 trees to fall and damaging cars and power lines. Several trains and over 50 flights were delayed as a new record snow depth of 12 centimeters was set on April 27. The severe weather, caused by a deep Baltic cyclone north of European Russia, is expected to continue until Tuesday evening, bringing a full month's worth of precipitation within three days.
