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Heatwave scorches India, Banda district hottest at 47.6 degrees Celsius

India is experiencing severe heatwaves. Uttar Pradesh's Banda recorded the highest temperature at 47.6 degrees Celsius. Delhi temperatures hovered around 45 degrees Celsius, with the first heatstroke patient reported. Many other states like Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan are also facing extreme heat. Authorities have issued warnings and advised caution.

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Forget stocks, you can now profit from Mumbai rains! Here's how NCDEX's unique weather futures work

NCDEX has launched India’s first exchange-traded weather derivative contract, RAINMUMBAI, allowing traders and businesses to hedge against rainfall variability during the monsoon season. The contract is linked to Mumbai rainfall deviation data from IMD and aims to help weather-sensitive sectors manage financial risks arising from excess or deficient rainfall.

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Delhi weather today: IMD warns of severe heatwave for 5 days as capital records warmest May night in 14 years, issues orange alert

Delhi Temperature today: Delhi and its surrounding regions are experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures potentially reaching 46 degrees Celsius. The IMD has issued an orange alert, warning of severe weather and increased risks of heat-related illnesses. The city also recorded its warmest May night in nearly 14 years, with…

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Karnataka, Bengaluru weather update: Bangalore to get more rainfall, IMD warns of heavy showers and thunderstorms across state

Karnataka, including Bengaluru, is set for continued rainfall until May 21, with a yellow alert issued for the capital and surrounding areas. Heavy pre-monsoon showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are anticipated across the state from May 22. Orange alerts are in effect for several southern districts, warning of heavy rain…

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Telangana weather today: IMD issues severe heatwave alert for 14 districts, Hyderabad temperature to touch 43 degrees; rainfall likely

Telangana heatwave alert: Telangana faces a severe heatwave as the IMD issues a red alert for 14 districts, with temperatures potentially reaching 47°C. Over 84 locations reported heatwave conditions, with Dilawarpur in Nirmal district hitting a scorching 46.5°C. While isolated light rainfall is forecast, dry weather is expected to dominate…

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KKR vs MI Kolkata weather updates: Will rain spoil the game tonight, check pitch report details

KKR vs MI Pitch Report: Rain and thunderstorms threaten the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens. Kolkata Knight Riders need a win to keep playoff hopes alive. A washout would severely damage their chances. Mumbai Indians are already out of contention. Match officials…

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NCDEX launches India’s first weather derivatives contract based on Mumbai rainfall

NCDEX has announced India’s first SEBI-approved exchange-traded weather derivatives contract, “RAINMUMBAI”, aimed at helping market participants hedge risks arising from monsoon rainfall fluctuations. The contract, based on IMD rainfall data and developed with IIT Bombay, seeks to create a regulated framework for managing climate-linked financial risks across sectors.

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Banda heatwave alert: Uttar Pradesh braces for severe heat as IMD warns 11 districts; check Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad forecast

Banda heatwave: Uttar Pradesh is enduring a severe heatwave, with Banda recording India's highest temperature at 48.2°C for three consecutive days. Red alerts are issued for multiple districts, anticipating temperatures 3-4°C above normal. Unusually hot nights are also expected, offering little respite from the scorching conditions in the state.

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Delhi temperature today: Capital crosses 46°C, inches closer to record high; IMD predicts more scorching days ahead. Check latest forecast

Delhi Weather Today: Delhi experienced its hottest day of the season as temperatures soared past 46 degrees Celsius, triggering severe heat stress and prompting emergency pollution control measures. The India Meteorological Department has issued orange alerts for heatwave conditions, warning of little relief in the coming days. Warm nights are…

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School Holiday Tomorrow: Heatwave forces classes to shut in several states. Check if your school is closed, open or if summer vacation has been extended

Several Indian states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, have extended summer school holidays for 2026 amid intensifying heatwave conditions across the country. With temperatures crossing 45°C in several regions, authorities have prioritised student safety by either revising school timings or temporarily shutting schools to reduce exposure to extreme heat.…

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Yellow alert in Delhi-NCR: Temperature may touch 45°C as IMD warns of severe heatwave across Noida, Gurugram & Ghaziabad; Check forecast and safety advisory

Delhi Temperature: Delhi experienced its hottest day of the season on Monday, with temperatures soaring above 44°C in several areas. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions from Tuesday to Friday, predicting temperatures could reach 45°C, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.

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Peak power demand hits all-time high of over 257 GW on Monday

On Monday, India's power demand hit an extraordinary 257.37 GW, a historic high that came after relentless heat waves swept across the landscape. As citizens crank up their air conditioning units and fans to combat the sweltering temperatures, the power ministry is bracing for even higher demands this summer.

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Karnataka, Bengaluru weather today: IMD sounds yellow alert for Bangalore and state, warns of more heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds

Bangalore rain update: Karnataka, including Bengaluru, faces a heavy spell of rain with hailstorms predicted. A yellow alert is issued for Bengaluru, warning of thunderstorms and gusty winds until Thursday. Heavy downpours have already caused waterlogging and traffic chaos. Several districts are under alert for intense weather, with monsoon expected…

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IMD warns of severe heatwave in northwest and central India

Northwest and central India will experience heatwave to severe heatwave conditions this week. Maximum temperatures are set to rise by two to four degrees Celsius in many parts of northwest India and Chhattisgarh. Maharashtra and Gujarat will see a gradual decrease in temperatures after May 18.

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Heatwave alert for Delhi, UP, Rajasthan and MP as IMD warns temperatures could reach 45 degrees

Heatwave conditions are set to grip Northwest and Central India. Maximum temperatures may soar to 45 degrees Celsius. Several states including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh are under alert. Delhi-NCR can expect temperatures between 42-44 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, parts of South India will see rainfall, with Kerala facing…

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When will monsoon season begin in India? IMD shares update on arrival & expected rainfall dates

India's monsoon season is set to begin soon. The India Meteorological Department predicts the southwest monsoon will reach Kerala around May 26. Heavy rainfall with lightning and strong winds are forecast for Kerala and Mahe. This arrival offers much-needed relief from intense summer heat across the country. Farmers eagerly await…

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Delhi Temperature: IMD predicts brutal heatwave with 'yellow alert' from tomorrow; check how dangerous it could get

Delhi Temperature heatwave warning: Delhi is bracing for intense summer heat with temperatures expected to reach 45°C, prompting a yellow alert from the IMD. Several weather stations have already recorded readings above 42°C, with heatwave conditions predicted to persist across northwest and central India until at least May 23rd.

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Extreme heat is quietly pushing women out of work

By 10 in the morning, the temperature on Meena’s MGNREGS worksite outside Jhunjhunu has already crossed 38°C. If she fails to meet her daily earthwork target, her wage is docked. If she leaves the site, she is not paid at all.

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Karnataka, Bengaluru weather update: IMD sounds yellow alert for Bangalore, warns of rainfall and thunderstorms in state. Check details

Karnataka, Bengaluru weather today: Bengaluru is set to experience thunderstorms and rainfall on Monday, May 18, with temperatures ranging from 23°C to 33°C. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru and most of interior Karnataka for the next three days, with an orange alert for parts…

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Heavy rain alert issued for Kerala

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts in Kerala. Heavy rainfall is expected in these areas. Other districts are under a yellow alert. Authorities have urged residents in flood and landslide-prone regions to stay alert.

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Bengaluru weather: Yellow alert for IT city; check IMD forecast here

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rainfall on Sunday as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified. Bengaluru and several districts in both states are under a yellow alert, with forecasts of continued rain and thunderstorms.

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Climate Change crisis: IMD to change parameters to declare heatwaves

The India Meteorological Department will soon update its heatwave warning criteria. Current parameters do not suit India's geography, causing issues in states like Kerala. This revision aims to improve the accuracy of heatwave declarations. New criteria will be finalized after consulting the Disaster Management Authority. This change comes as Kerala…

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Karnataka, Bangalore Rain Update: Bengaluru to get showers this weekend, IMD sounds orange alert for state and warns of thunderstorms and gusty winds

Bangalore , Karnataka Weather Update: Karnataka is bracing for rainfall across coastal, south Interior, and North Interior regions starting May 16, with a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal persisting. Bengaluru may experience moderate to heavy showers, while several districts are under orange and yellow alerts for heavy rain,…

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Southwest monsoon likely to set in over Kerala on May 26: IMD

The Southwest Monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26. The India Meteorological Department announced this on Friday. Favorable climate conditions are developing for the monsoon's onset over parts of the south Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This marks the beginning of the…

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Uttar Pradesh Rain News: Yellow alert in Ghaziabad, Noida; more rainfall likely in Lucknow, Kanpur as 104 killed due to thunderstorms, strong winds

Rain in Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh braces for more heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds as the IMD issues orange alerts for Lucknow and Kanpur, with specific districts facing severe weather. Tragically, 104 lives were lost due to recent storms, prompting CM Yogi Adityanath to order immediate relief and compensation…

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