Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said there is no cause for panic over the heat conditions expected in May, urging people to follow simple precautions and rely on official forecasts. Referring to the outlook issued by the Central Meteorological Department, he said some regions may witness above-normal temperatures and heatwave conditions, but these will Read More…
The Central Meteorological Department has warned of intense heat conditions across Kerala on Sunday and Monday (April 26 and 27), with temperatures expected to rise 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal. According to the forecast, Palakkad district may record temperatures up to 40°C, while Kollam could see up to 39°C. Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Thrissur, and Read More…
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has directed all schools in the state to conclude training sessions during April and May by 10:30 AM in view of the intense heat. The order was issued by a full bench led by Chairperson K. V. Manoj Kumar, along with members Shajesh Bhaskar and Dr. Read More…
The Health Department has put in place extensive arrangements to tackle medical emergencies during the Thrissur Pooram, in view of the prevailing heatwave conditions. Around 100 healthcare personnel, including doctors, staff nurses, and paramedical staff, have been deployed for special duty. At Thrissur General Hospital, three medical teams comprising 125 members will function in shifts. Read More…
Thrissur District Collector Shikha Surendran has declared a holiday for all educational institutions in the district on April 24 in view of an intense heatwave warning. The order applies to all schools and colleges, including professional institutions. The decision follows an orange alert issued by the Central Meteorological Department for April 23 and 24, along Read More…
The Central Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert warning of high temperatures across Kerala, with heat levels expected to remain above normal until April 24. According to the department, Palakkad district is likely to record the highest temperature, touching up to 40°C. Kollam may see temperatures rise to 39°C, while districts including Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures, with the Meteorological Department issuing warnings of intense heat conditions across the state. At the same time, slight relief is expected as light rainfall is likely in parts of southern and central Kerala. Rain is forecast in districts including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Rising temperatures across Kerala have led to a record surge in electricity consumption, with the state registering a peak demand of 5,933 MW on Monday evening—the highest ever recorded. Officials said the total power usage for the day stood at 112.16 million units, marking the highest consumption for the month so far. Barring high-range Read More…
New Delhi: The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 19.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday, April 5, 2025 — slightly above the seasonal average by 0.7 degrees. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), strong surface winds are expected during the day, with the maximum temperature likely to soar to 39°C. The IMD has also Read More…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a heatwave warning for multiple regions, forecasting above-normal temperatures in the coming days. February 2025 has been recorded as the hottest February since 1901, with an average temperature soaring to 22.04°C. Adding to the concerns, India experienced a 59% rainfall deficit between January and February, with central India Read More…