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‘In a hot oven’: India heatwaves take a toll on most vulnerable

Impoverished labourers say despite record-breaking temperatures they have little choice but to work outdoors.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2023

Weather Update: Possibility of thunderstorm in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP; IMD issues Orange alert

Due to the moisture from the Arabian Sea, northwest India will have similar weather tomorrow when its effect will be mainly in UP and will reduce from the next day onwards. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 27, 2023

Morning Digest | Only six religion options make it to next Census form; IMD retains its normal outlook for monsoon, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu · May 27, 2023

Temperature likely to increase by 3-4 degrees in Bihar: IMD

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday forecasted that the temperature in the state of Bihar is likely to increase by 3-4 degrees in the coming days. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 20, 2023

Delhi to witness temperature up to 40 degrees Celsius during next seven days: IMD

India Meteorological Department on Tuesday said that no heatwave conditions are expected in Delhi but temperatures will remain up to 40 degrees Celsius during the next seven days. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 16, 2023

Monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala with a “slight delay” on June 4

The IMD had last month said India is expected to get normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season despite the evolving El Nino conditions.

The Hindu · May 16, 2023

Early warning, preparedness likely saved thousands of lives during Cyclone Mocha

Early warnings from weather agencies and better preparedness by local governments and aid agencies likely saved thousands of lives during a powerful cyclone that slammed into Bangladesh and Myanmar over the weekend

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

As Cyclone Mocha makes landfall, countdown for southwest monsoon begins

The countdown for the arrival of the monsoon has already begun with the formation of the high pressure area called ‘Mascarenas High’ near Madagascar, from where the monsoon originates

The Hindu · May 14, 2023

Cyclone Mocha to make landfall along Myanmar-Bangladesh coast today: IMD

The extremely severe cyclonic storm "Mocha" is likely to cross between Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar and Myanmar's Kyaukpyu, close to Sittwe around Sunday noon, said Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 14, 2023

IMD forecasts severe heatwave conditions in Andhra Pradesh from May 14

Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority puts district administrations on alert; Jangamaheswara Puram of Palnadu district records the highest maximum temperature of 42.2° Celsius

The Hindu · May 13, 2023