Heatwave
India must heed nature before history repeats
This is the year of ‘Super El Niño’. The phenomenon happens once in many years when the surface temperature of the largest ocean in the world, the Pacific, rises by more than 2 to 3 degrees. There are concerns that India will receive less than normal monsoon due to ‘Super El Niño’.
3 min read1 Jun 2026Delhi's air quality improves sharply: National capital sees best January–May AQI in eight years
Delhi recorded its lowest average Air Quality Index (AQI) for January-May in eight years, with an average AQI of 211 in 2026, according to the Commission for Air Quality Management.
2 min read31 May 2026Delhi weather update: IMD issues orange alert for thunderstorms, hail storms; relief from heatwave
Delhi is likely to get relief from the severe heatwave as IMD forecast thunderstorms, rain, lightning and hailstorms on Thursday evening. Strong winds and dust storms are also expected across Delhi-NCR, while heatwave conditions in Northwest India are likely to ease from today.
2 min read28 May 2026Heat wave to persist across northwest, central India, relief likely after 29 May: IMD
IMD has forecast severe heat conditions across northwest and central India this week even as conditions turn favourable for further monsoon advance
2 min read26 May 2026Wet-bulb heat: India Inc’s immediate climate challenge isn't emissions but labour productivity
As the country becomes more prone to heatwaves, floods and humidity, businesses need to safeguard workers. Exposed sectors such as construction, logistics and small manufacturing must look beyond climate action as a disclosure issue and focus on people—or risk disruption.
3 min read26 May 2026Delhi sees hottest May night in nearly 14 years; IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave till May 27
Residents can expect some relief later in the day as very light rain, thunderstorms, lightning, dust storms, and strong surface winds are likely today.
2 min read25 May 2026IMD warns of dust storm to lash Delhi-NCR with strong winds in next few hours
Lodhi Road hit 43.8°C, marking a heatwave in Delhi, with minimum temperatures also above normal. A yellow alert for strong winds and a heatwave is issued.
1 min read24 May 2026Prepare for above-normal heatwave days to prevent deaths, Centre tells states
The health ministry has ordered the immediate setup of dedicated heatstroke units and mandated real-time case tracking as the IMD forecasts a severe, prolonged heatwave across most of the country.
3 min read24 May 2026I asked ChatGPT how to survive Delhi’s sweltering heatwave as an office-going professional — Its advice was spot-on
To combat the sweltering heat, I decided to run a little experiment: I asked ChatGPT how to survive the severe heatwave. The answers were highly logical, yet completely standard.
4 min read21 May 2026NDMA issues ‘worse than loo’ warning for Noida, Ghaziabad and other UP districts as heatwave grips Delhi-NCR
The NDMA has warned Noida and Ghaziabad residents of severe heatwave conditions, with winds worse than typical loo conditions. Delhi recorded its fifth heatwave day with temperatures nearing 45°C.
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