Five women were killed and four others injured by lightning strikes in Jharkhand's Ramgarh and Godda districts while sowing paddy. Three victims were identified in Ramgarh, while two in Godda remain unidentified. The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning for the state over the next four days.
England is experiencing amber and yellow heat health alerts as a prolonged heatwave, potentially the longest since 1976, grips the nation. Temperatures could reach 36C in the south, impacting health services and increasing mortality, particularly among the elderly and vulnerable.
Delhi experienced rain on Wednesday morning with minimum temperatures below normal. The IMD issued a yellow alert for moderate showers, with Safdarjung recording 14.2 mm of rainfall in 24 hours. The Air Quality Index remained satisfactory.
Mumbai schools, colleges, and offices are expected to reopen on Wednesday, July 8, as authorities have downgraded the weather alert to Yellow. While heavy rains caused disruptions, no official holiday has been declared. Residents are advised to await official notifications.
Delhi NCR experienced rain on Tuesday afternoon, offering relief from heat and humidity. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for July 7 and forecasts moderate showers to continue for several days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR on July 7, forecasting light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning. Temperatures are expected to remain between 26-37°C, offering relief from the heat.
Delhi is under a yellow alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms as the monsoon officially arrives. Expect moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds up to 50 kmph, potential waterlogging, and traffic disruptions. This is part of a larger monsoon surge across North India.
Delhi may experience monsoon arrival within the next 2-3 days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city has been enduring extreme heat, with feels-like temperatures reaching 53.5°C, though a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms is in effect.
IMD scientist Naresh Kumar stated that weather conditions in northwest India are expected to ease slightly as a western disturbance moves away. While moderate to heavy rainfall and high winds have affected the region, lighter to moderate showers are anticipated. A yellow alert is in place for several northern states.
Severe weather conditions at Delhi airport on Thursday caused disruptions, forcing 13 incoming flights to circle before landing. 11 were diverted, while 2 landed safely. A yellow alert is in place for Friday with forecasts of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
China's Central Meteorological Observatory has issued a yellow alert for severe convective weather and a blue alert for heavy rain. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail are expected across various regions, including the Southwest, Jiangnan, South China, Northeast, and North China, with potential for flash floods and geological disasters.
Bengaluru and Karnataka are under a yellow alert for intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning until May 25. Pre-monsoon showers are expected to continue across multiple districts, potentially disrupting daily life and travel.
India Meteorological Department issues yellow alert for Kedarnath with thunderstorms and strong winds, halting pilgrims and suspending helicopter services. Authorities implement traffic diversions for Char Dham Yatra rush.
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.
Bengaluru is under a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning due to intense pre-monsoon showers. Heavy rain on Thursday caused waterlogging, uprooted trees, and disrupted Metro services, impacting commuters. The unstable weather is expected to continue for three days.
Delhi experienced its highest maximum temperature of the season on Monday, with several areas exceeding 44°C. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions, forecasting temperatures to reach 45°C over the next four days.
Karnataka is expecting widespread rainfall from May 16 due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. Bengaluru may see moderate to heavy showers. Orange and yellow alerts are in effect for several districts, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds.
Delhi experienced a warm Sunday with maximum temperature of 36.6°C, even as the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert predicting thunderstorms with rain from Monday. Light rainfall was recorded in parts of the city with Safdarjung logging 0.6 mm, Palam 0.7 mm and Ridge 0.6 mm. The IMD forecast indicates thunderstorm activity with rain and generally cloudy skies expected to continue till May 6, followed by partly cloudy conditions till May 9. No heatwave conditions are likely over Delhi during the next few days. The city's Air Quality Index stood at 175, falling in the 'moderate' category.
Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden weather change on Thursday afternoon with a hailstorm and rain offering relief from heatwave conditions. Dark clouds gathered as the storm began around 3:30 PM, even as the city remained under a yellow alert for heatwaves. This rainfall helped moderate average temperatures, which were lower than last year's April.
Rain and strong winds lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, providing relief from an ongoing heatwave. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow alerts for thunderstorms, dust storms and rain across different parts of the capital. An orange alert warns of winds up to 60 kmph, lightning and brief rain in southwest Delhi, while yellow alerts cover northwest, west, north, south and southeast Delhi. Experts attribute the weather change to a cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan and adjoining regions of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, which may transport dust from Rajasthan deserts.
Rain and strong winds lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, bringing relief from an ongoing heatwave. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow alerts for thunderstorms, dust storms and rain across different parts of the capital, with winds expected to reach up to 60 kmph. A cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan and adjoining Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab is driving the weather change, which may also transport dust from Rajasthan deserts.
Delhi is bracing for a heatwave from Wednesday to Friday, with temperatures expected to soar to around 44 degrees Celsius in some areas. A yellow alert has been issued as mercury levels are predicted to rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the next five days. The minimum temperature is also forecast to increase significantly.
Delhi experiences rising temperatures with Safdarjung recording 40.1°C, three degrees above normal. IMD issues first yellow alert of the season for heatwave conditions from Wednesday to Friday, with mercury likely to reach 43°C. The city had brief relief on Saturday after Friday evening rain, but hot north-westerly winds and lack of western disturbances will push temperatures up in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and north Rajasthan for the next seven days.
