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IMD Issues Weather Alerts Across NCR; Thunderstorms Likely in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Noida and Ghaziabad, forecasting rain and thunderstorms on Thursday evening, while Delhi remains under a yellow alert.

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Red Alert: India Heat Index Turns Dangerous As Viral Reddit Post Shows 42-44°C Glow Red Amidst Urban Heat Crisis

India faces a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 44°C, exacerbated by urban heat islands. The crisis poses significant health risks, prompting national discussions and emergency measures

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Thunderstorms Bring Brief Relief from Rising Heat in Delhi-NCR

Parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced thunderstorms and gusty winds on Friday, offering temporary relief from the intense heat as temperatures in the capital hovered close to 40°C.

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IMD issues orange alert for Delhi as rain thunderstorms and strong winds expected today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for all districts of Delhi on Tuesday afternoon, warning of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.

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Delhi-NCR Hit by Rain, IMD Issues Orange Alert Amid Storm Warning

Rain swept across parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Delhi and surrounding areas, warning residents of unstable weather conditions through the evening.

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Rare Western Disturbance Brings Sudden Rainfall and Cool Weather to Delhi-NCR

Delhi residents are once again layering up as a sudden shift in weather brought rain and cooler temperatures to the capital this week, just as the city was approaching the summer season. The unusual conditions were caused by a “rare” western disturbance affecting parts of North India, including Delhi and…

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Karnataka’s Kalghatgi Turns Into a Winter Wonderland After Freak Hailstorm

Residents of Kalghatgi and nearby villages in Karnataka’s Dharwad district were left stunned as an unusual hailstorm on March 18 transformed their tropical hometowns into a scene straight out of a high-budget disaster movie. Thick layers of ice blanketed farmlands, rooftops, and highways, prompting locals to step outside and “play…

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March 5, 2026: Don’t let the ‘moderate’ AQI fool you. Delhi has an ozone problem

For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Lodhi Road. While the IMD monitoring system recorded an AQI of 123 at 11 am, our handheld device showed a higher reading of 173 – placing the air quality firmly in the ‘moderate’ category.

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Earthquake Tremors Jolt Kolkata, No Damage Reported

Kolkata witnessed moments of panic on Friday afternoon after strong earthquake tremors were felt across the city and its surrounding areas. The quake, measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale, struck south-west of the BMD Seismic Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh, officials confirmed to news agency ANI.

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Delhi Witnesses Light to Moderate Rainfall Amid Red and Orange Weather Alerts

Parts of Delhi experienced light to moderate rainfall on Tuesday morning, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts for different areas of the city. The warnings caution residents about ongoing rainfall and possible disruptions.

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First Major Rain Spell of the Season Hits Delhi-NCR, Orange Alert Issued

Delhi and its surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) areas—including Ghaziabad and Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Gurugram in Haryana—received their first major spell of rain this season on Friday, bringing much-needed relief from pollution levels. The showers, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong lightning in some areas, began in the early…

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International Men's Day Highlights Men's Biggest Worries: Money, Mental Health, and Social Challenges

International Men's Day 2025 focuses on celebrating men and boys while raising awareness of health, mental health, and social issues affecting men worldwide.

International Business Times UK

Australia’s peak health body for men distances itself from conservative group’s International Men’s Day campaign

Australian Men’s Health Forum says it is not affiliated with Dads4Kids group espousing anti-feminist, anti-LGBTQI+ views

The Guardian - AU

Oct 9, 2025: Is artificial rain an effective measure against pollution or a temporary relief?

For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the India Meteorological Department on Lodhi Road.

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Indian village swallowed by mudslide: What happened – and why?

More than 100 people are missing after floods swept through a village in Uttarakhand.

Euronews

Exclusive: Israeli proposal details possible plan to rule Gaza after Hamas

A document reviewed by Euronews reveals one possible avenue Israel could explore to create a new entity in Gaza post-Hamas.

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India to witness above normal rainfall during monsoon

Forecast indicates that neutral El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions are likely to continue during the monsoon season" he added. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Delhi at 41C, Rajasthan at 46C: Record heatwave engulfs northern India as scorching summer arrives early

Barmer in western Rajasthan state records highest temperature ever in first week of April of 45.6C

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The Independent UK

India braces for extended heatwaves again as summer heat expected to strain power systems

In many parts of central, northern and eastern India, there may be more heatwave days this year than the historical average

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April-June to be hotter than usual, more heatwave days likely in many states: IMD

Most parts of the country will see higher-than-normal maximum temperatures, except for some areas in western and eastern India where the temperatures are expected to be normal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IMD issues yellow warning of hot weather for Tripura

The combination of a partly cloudy sky, intense solar radiation, and the movement of hot westerly winds is expected to push daytime temperatures to 36°C or higher in some areas of the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Delhi hits 40.1 degrees Celsius: Ridge records hottest day of 2025 so far

The national capital experienced a scorching Wednesday as temperatures soared to unprecedented levels for the season, with the Ridge area recording a blistering maximum of 40.1 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day of the year so far. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that several monitoring stations across Delhi…

The Times of India

Places in India that are experiencing extreme heat right now

Currently, several parts of India are experiencing intense heat, with temperatures rising significantly above the seasonal average. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and weather reports, heatwave conditions have set in across multiple states, especially in eastern and western India, earlier than expected. This premature heatwave, influenced by factors…

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Himachal braces for major spell of rain, snowfall this week

The upcoming weather is expected to impact both lower and higher altitudes, with snowfall likely in the high-altitude regions of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IMD warns of hailstorm, thunderstorm in parts of Uttar Pradesh

The Meteorological Department also noted that a major cloud mass, associated with a western disturbance, is moving away from the Indian region. As a result, weather activity is expected to reduce from today in northwest India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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