Mercury soars past 40°C in Kerala: IMD sounds orange alert, authorities suspend student activities amid scorching temperatures

Kerala heatwave news: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued an orange alert for parts of Kerala, as the state has been reeling under an intense heatwave. The mercury has shot well above seasonal averages, and humidity has compounded the discomfort.  As per the weather body, heatwave conditions are likely to persist in isolated areas of districts such as Thrissur, Palakkad and Kollam on Thursday and April…

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Rain, dust storm lash Delhi-NCR; IMD sounds Yellow Alert for upcoming days

Delhi rains: Heavy rain accompanied by a dust storm drenched Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening, bringing in respite for the residents after an unusually warm start to March. The national capital, along with Noida, had experienced overcast skies throughout the day following a pleasant morning. Although the sudden change in weather disrupted normal conditions, it also resulted in a dip in mercury, marking a welcome shift for residents grappling…

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Scorching heatwave grips Mumbai, Thane; IMD sounds yellow alert till March 11

Weather updates 2026: Mumbai, Thane and neighbouring districts have fallen prey to a severe spell of early summer heat, as the mercury shot up to 40°C. Owing to the same, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a yellow alert for both the cities and the neighbouring districts till March 11, 2026.  Limited cloud cover drives rise in mercury As per IMD officials, isolated pockets of the…

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Delhi witnesses hottest February day in 3 yrs as mercury shoots to 32.5°C; AQI slips to ‘poor’ category

Weather updates 2026: National capital Delhi ended February 2026 on a scorching note, as February 28 was recorded as the hottest day of the month in three years. The mercury shot to 32.5°C on Saturday, and the steep spike in temperature was accompanied by a decline in the Air Quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital slipped to the ‘poor’ category. IMD’s data sheds light…

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