The latest record peak has reinforced the importance of investing in demand forecasting, flexible power procurement and grid automation to effectively manage fluctuations while ensuring reliable service for Delhi's population of over 20 million.

Electricity crisis in Delhi? National capital hits record 8,748 MW peak power demand amid heatwave

Heatwave conditions spread to parts of southeast England and London, as Britain registered its hottest-ever May temperature on record on Tuesday, with the mercury rising to 35C near the capital. A record number of emergency calls were made since the pandemic.

UK heatwave: Londoners urged not to call 999 unless it is a 'life-threatening' emergency

Prime Minister Modi took to social media to issue directives to Indian citizens amid the escalating heatwave. He warned against the severe effects of intense heat and suggested measures. 

PM Modi warns of ‘soaring temperatures’, urges caution as intense heatwave cripples India

While South India prepares for an early monsoon arrival around May 26 with heavy rainfall alerts, North and Central India face severe heatwave conditions. The IMD issued an orange alert for Delhi-NCR, predicting peak temperatures of 46°C.

IMD issues 'orange alert' for Delhi as heatwave sweeps North India; temp likely to touch 46°C

For the next two days, the IMD has issued a red alert for Banda, Chitrakoot, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Agra, Firozabad, Etawah, Hamirpur, Jalaun, Mahoba and Jhansi districts of Uttar Pradesh.

UP sizzles under severe heatwave as Banda district hits 48.2°C, IMD issues 'red alert' for 11 districts

The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for Delhi, warning residents to remain cautious as intense heatwave conditions persist in the national capital. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 44 degrees Celsius.

Delhi sizzles at 45.1°C amid yellow alert; intense heatwave grips north and central India

The heat index, or the “feels-like” temperature across Delhi, rose to 44.5°C by 5.30 pm on Sunday. Among the hottest locations in the capital was Ayanagar, where temperatures touched 43°C, while the Ridge station in north Delhi recorded a maximum of 42.8°C. 

Delhi heatwave warning: IMD issues 'yellow alert' as temperature may touch 45°C this week

The weather department has urged residents to stay well-hydrated, avoid venturing outdoors during peak afternoon hours, and remain indoors as much as possible. It also warned that people engaged in strenuous physical activity under direct sunlight are at greater risk.

IMD warns of severe heatwave in Delhi, North India till May 22; temperature likely to touch 44°C

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for a heatwave in Mumbai and nearby areas for February 25 and 26. Watch this report for more details!

Mumbai faces extreme heat, heatwave alert for Feb 25-26

The weather department has warned about heatwave conditions prevailing in parts of Punjab Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on June 24 and 25, which are expected to abate thereafter. Watch in for more details!

India Heatwave: Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on heatwave alert

Heatwave in Delhi-NCR is likely to continue on Monday as well, giving no respite from sweltering temperatures, said the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in its latest forecast.

Heatwave likely to continue in Delhi this week, IMD issues 'red alert' - India weather update

Finland has been experiencing unusually warm weather this May, prompting the Meteorological Institute to issue a heat warning on Monday. Temperatures across large parts of the Nordic nation, the north of which lies above the Arctic Circle, are due to surge above 27C (81 F) starting on Tuesday (May 28), the institute said.

Exceptionally early heatwave hits Finland

India is currently battling temperatures rising to record levels with heatwaves expected to increase further with climate change. According to scientists, climate change is contributing to more frequent and severe heatwaves during the summer months, with higher rates of heat syncope, which is a fainting (syncope) episode or dizziness - a condition that usually occurs after standing for too long or suddenly standing up after sitting or lying.

Heatwave in India leads to alarming rise in fainting episodes. More needs to be done to address the issue

A spring heat wave is gripping large parts of Australia's southeast, including Sydney, and as per predictions, is only expected to intensify. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology, as per Reuters, has predicted that on Monday temperatures may rise by up to 16 degrees Celsius (60 Fahrenheit) above the September average.

Australia faces 'uncommon' heatwave, temperatures predicted to rise 16 degrees above normal

The southern states of the US housing nearly 50 million Americans are expected to face dangerously high temperatures this week. From Texas to Florida to Arizona to Southern California, heat advisories are in effect with the public warned that triple-digit temperatures may remain the norm.

Nearly 50 million in southern US states to bake under scorching heatwave

China's capital Beijing on Friday upgraded its weather warning to "red", which in the nation's colour-coded alert system is the highest level. As per the city, most parts of the Chinese capital can potentially roast in temperatures of up to a high of 40-degree Celsius or about 104 Fahrenheit.

Beijing issues highest-ever 'red' weather warning; temperatures to cross 40C

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday (May 22) issued a "heatwave warning" for Delhi and national capital region (NCR) after several areas saw mercury surging beyond 45 degrees Celsius.

Delhi weather update: IMD issues 'heatwave warning' in capital & NCR, rainfall likely from this week

As temperatures are rising across India, causing heat exhaustion and heat strokes, the Indian Meteorological Department issued alerts in states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim and Odisha.

Heatwave Update: IMD issues alert in these north & east states, predicts relief for northwestern plains

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for a new heatwave in Delhi with temperatures expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius by Wednesday (May 11).

IMD issues yellow alert in Delhi as heatwave sweeps India

Nearly 80 per cent of Indian states are prone to heatwaves, according to a Indian government official. Speaking to Reuters, the official said that most of them have strategies in place to adjust school, office, and labour hours to avoid the hottest time of day when necessary.

India: 23 states, hundreds of cities, districts at risk due to heatwave, says official

What is a heatwave, how is it declared, and what are the many types of alerts in India?

Extreme heat waves: Here is how to keep yourself protected

With temperatures surpassing the 45 degrees Celsius-mark across several parts in north India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a "red" warning for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Rajasthan for the next two days.

Heatwave: IMD issues 'red alert' for several parts of North India

Paris on Thursday baked in an all-time high temperature over 42 degrees Celsius as a ferocious heatwave smashed records across northern Europe, sparking concerns about public health and new misery for rail travellers.

Paris records hottest temperature since records began

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