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  • Heatwave Crisis: At least 68 Indians die among 645 Hajj pilgrims; Saudi Arabia Reports 2500 Cases Of ‘Heat Exhaustion’ |

    Heatwave: Amid the ongoing heatwave crisis, a diplomat in Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that 68 Indian nationals died during the Hajj pilgrimage this year under sweltering heat. The overall tally goes up to more than 600. “We have confirmed around 68 dead… Some are because of natural causes and we had many old-age pilgrims. And some are due to the weather conditions, that’s what we assume,” the diplomat, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP.

    On Tuesday, two Arab diplomats told AFP on Tuesday that 550 deaths had been recorded during the hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam that all Muslims with the means must perform at least once.

    The figure of 645 includes 323 Egyptians and 60 Jordanians, the Arab diplomats said, and one specified that nearly all the Egyptians died ‘because of heat’. Fatalities have also been confirmed by Indonesia, Iran, Senegal, Tunisia and Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, though in many cases authorities have not specified the cause.

    The total reported dead so far is 645, according to an AFP tally. Last year more than 200 pilgrims were reported dead, most of them from Indonesia. Saudi Arabia has not provided information on fatalities, though it reported more than 2,700 cases of ‘heat exhaustion’ on Sunday alone.

    “This happens every year… We can’t say that it is abnormally high this year,” he said. “It’s somewhat similar to last year but we will know more in the coming days.” For the past several years the hajj has fallen during the sweltering Saudi summer. According to a Saudi study published last month, temperatures in the area where rituals are performed are rising 0.4 degrees Celsius (0.72 degrees Fahrenheit) each decade.

  • Weather Update: IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall For Maharashtra, Bengal, Karnataka; Check Full Forecast |

    New Delhi: The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) forecasted extremely heavy rainfall over the region of West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya and South Interior Karnataka while districts of Madhya Maharastra, Arunachal Pradesh and Coastal Karnataka can experience heavy rainfall on Monday. 

    The department informed that the regions of Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and north interior Karnataka, Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura may experience thunderstorm accomplished with lightning & gusty wind on June 10. Maharashtra’s Mumbai has already experiencing rainfall for the past few days due to which several parts are causing waterlogging issues. 

    IMD Prediction For Heatwave

    States like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand and some regions of Bihar are likely to experience a heatwave-like situation on Monday, while Odisha can experience hot and humid weather. 
    Madhya Pradesh districts Tikamgarh, Gwalior and Khajuraho experienced severe heatwave conditions on June 9 with more than 43 degrees Celsius.

    Mumbai Is Witnessing Monsoon Vibe 

    Mumbai has started witnessing rainfall after the southwest Monsoon has arrived in advance and will continue over the region of Maharashtra including Mumbai. Thunderstorms and rainfall were reported over regions of Mumbai which caused the waterlogged in several regions of Mumbai.

     

    #WATCH | Maharashtra: Several parts of Mumbai face waterlogging as the city receives heavy rainfall.

    Visuals from the Dadar area. pic.twitter.com/NJcZ2KIf5I
    — ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2024

     

  • Several Bats Die In Madhya Pradesh’s Panna Due To Heatwave |

    The rising temperatures are not just taking a toll on human life across India but also affecting wildlife including birds and animals. In Madhya Pradesh’s Panna, the increasing heat has led to the deaths of numerous bats, as they fell from the banyan trees around the Dahlen pond.

    The temperature in Panna has been hovering around 42 degrees Celsius over the past few days. This excessive heat has proven fatal for many bats, which have been found dead and fallen to the ground beneath the trees.

    The death of multiple bats aroused curiosity among the local residents as they gathered to witness the distressing scene. In response, the municipal authorities have taken precautionary measures by collecting the dead bats and disposing of them in garbage trucks.

    The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert warning of severe heatwave conditions in parts of Madhya Pradesh. “There is a possibility of severe heatwave in Gwalior, Bhind, Datia, Morena and Niwari districts in the state. A red alert has been issued in these areas and the temperature here today will be around 46/47 degrees celsius,” said the IMD. 

    The state capital Bhopal and Vidisha can also experience the heatwave and the temperature is likely to hit 44 to 45 degrees celsius. Other regions in the state that may experience heatwave are Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore, Rajgarh, Bhopal, Khandwa, Khargone, Shajapur, Agar Malwa, Guna, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Sheopur, Singrauli, Sidhi, Rewa, Mauganj, Satna, Maihar, Anuppur, Shahdol, Umaria, Katni, Panna, Damoh, Sagar, Chhatarpur and Tikamgarh. 

  • Weather Update: India Reels Under Scorching Summer, Temp Nears 47 Degrees Mark In UP, Rajasthan |

    New Delhi: The Indian Meteorological Department predicted hot and humid weather over the region of Jharkhand Odisha, Assam, Goa, Tripura and Meghalaya on Saturday. While Uttar Pradesh is expected to continue its Warm night conditions Kariyana, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh are likely to experience heat weave conditions in May. 

    IMD raised an orange alert for states like Bihar, and Gurarat, while a red alert raised for Rajasthan. As per IMD predictions, the heat wave-like situation is likely to continue in the coming days for the states like Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand and Gujarat.

    Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan To Soar Heat Wave

    Uttar Pradesh’s Agar and Rajasthan’s Barmar experienced the maximum temperature of 46.9 and 46,5 degrees Celcius on Friday, While Matdya Pradesh’s Gwalior experienced 44.9 degrees Celsius temperature yesterday.

     

    Indian Meteorological Department tweets, “Observed Maximum Temperature Dated 17.05.2024” pic.twitter.com/JeaQdXzhVV
    — ANI (@ANI) May 18, 2024

     

    IMD Fordcast For Rainfall And Thunderstroms

    The department predicted thunderstorms with lighting and gusty wind over the region of Karnataka, Nagaland, Manipur and coastal Andhra Pradesh, While, heavy rainfall to serve over the region of Assam and Meghalaya, Puducherry and Nagaland.

  • Weather Update: Rain Alert In Delhi Today As North India Prepares For Scorching Days Ahead |

    New Delhi: Delhi, which has so far been spared from the intense heat, is expected to see a shift in weather patterns soon. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), starting from the second week of April, the entire National Capital Region (NCR), especially Western Uttar Pradesh, will experience rising temperatures. The IMD also forecasts light rain in Delhi on Friday. While heavy rainfall is not anticipated, there will be partly cloudy skies. Temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius by April 15. Even nighttime temperatures have started to climb in recent days. On Thursday, several cities recorded day and night temperatures above the seasonal average.

    Delhi’s Weather Outlook Today

    The IMD predicts the possibility of dusty winds this morning, with wind speeds estimated to be between 25 to 35 kilometers per hour. Rain may occur, although clear skies are generally expected. On Wednesday, the maximum temperature recorded was 36.6 degrees Celsius, which is three degrees higher than normal. Thursday saw a maximum temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius, also three degrees above the average. Today, the capital is forecasted to have a high of 35 degrees Celsius.

    When Will the Heat Turn Intense?

    The IMD indicates that for the next seven days, Delhi’s maximum temperature will hover around 36 to 37 degrees Celsius. However, after April 15, the heat is expected to become oppressive, causing discomfort. On Thursday, parts of Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, some areas of Chhattisgarh, Telangana, nearby northern interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema, southeastern Uttar Pradesh, northern interior Odisha, central Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and southern interior Tamil Nadu experienced maximum temperatures between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius.

    Rain Alert

    According to ‘Skymet Weather’, light to moderate rain is possible in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland over the next 24 hours, and scattered showers are likely in Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. The Western Himalayan region may see light to moderate rain and snowfall. Light rain is also possible in Kerala. Some parts of northwestern and western Rajasthan might experience light showers accompanied by thunder.

    Heatwave Alert Today

    Several parts of Maharashtra are expected to experience heatwave conditions today. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for April 5. Heatwave conditions are also possible in various areas of northern interior Karnataka, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Rayalaseema, and coastal Andhra Pradesh.

  • Weather Update: April Brings Heatwave In MP, Karnataka, Telangana; IMD Issues Warning |

    New Delhi: With the commencement of the Summer season, heatwave conditions are also beginning to hit several parts of the country. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave conditions over Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana states for the next 3-4 days.

    According to IMD’s daily weather bulletin, heat waves are likely to hit isolated pockets over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and North Interior Karnataka from April 2 to April; Rayalaseema from April 1 to April 4 and Telangana on April 1 and 2, 2024.

    As per IMD, warm night conditions will prevail in isolated places over MP, Odisha, Madhya Maharashtra, Maratwad and Telangana during the next 2-3 days. The met department has issued a warning against hot and humid weather over Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karaikal, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam till April 4; and over Odisha from April 2 to April 4, 2024.

    Heat Wave conditions very likely at isolated places of #MadhyaPradesh, #Vidarbha & North Interior #Karnataka during 2nd-4th April, 2024.#HeatWave #WeatherUpdate@moesgoi@DDNewslive@ndmaindia@airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/GnMyekWU2g
    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) March 31, 2024

    IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall In North-Eastern States

    Under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over northeast Assam and the Bay of Bengal, heavy rainfall is likely to hit Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during the next 24 hours.

    According to IMD,  fairly widespread to widespread light/moderate rainfall/snowfall with isolated thunderstorms and lightning is very likely over Arunachal Pradesh; light to moderate rainfall over Assam & Meghalaya and scattered light to moderate rainfall over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura and Sikkim From April 1 to 4.

  • Heatwave: 22 youngsters faint all through I-Day tournament in Assam

    Via IANS

    GUWAHATI: Because of warmth, no less than 22 youngsters fainted all through an Independence Day parade party in Assam’s Morigaon district on Tuesday.

    Consistent with an reputable of district management, the kids have been collaborating within the parade march when the incident took place.

    The kids have been conquer via the critical warmth and succumbed to dizziness as the manager visitor of the development, District Commissioner Devashish Sharma, used to be talking.

    The entire affected scholars have been briefly admitted to the Morigaon civil medical institution.

    An officer advised IANS: “The scholars are lately receiving further remedy and are mentioned to be in a strong situation.”

    In the meantime, the fogeys alleged that ambulances weren’t to be had and many of the youngsters have been rushed to the medical institution via them.

    As according to accounts, there used to be loss of right kind preparations together with the absence of amenities for individuals to chill off and drink water to be able to face the warmth wave.

    GUWAHATI: Because of warmth, no less than 22 youngsters fainted all through an Independence Day parade party in Assam’s Morigaon district on Tuesday.

    Consistent with an reputable of district management, the kids have been collaborating within the parade march when the incident took place.

    The kids have been conquer via the critical warmth and succumbed to dizziness as the manager visitor of the development, District Commissioner Devashish Sharma, used to be talking.googletag.cmd.push(serve as() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    The entire affected scholars have been briefly admitted to the Morigaon civil medical institution.

    An officer advised IANS: “The scholars are lately receiving further remedy and are mentioned to be in a strong situation.”

    In the meantime, the fogeys alleged that ambulances weren’t to be had and many of the youngsters have been rushed to the medical institution via them.

    As according to accounts, there used to be loss of right kind preparations together with the absence of amenities for individuals to chill off and drink water to be able to face the warmth wave.

  • Asia heatwaves made 30 instances much more likely via local weather alternate: Learn about

    Portions of India noticed temperatures above 44 levels Celsius (111 Fahrenheit) in mid-April, with a minimum of 11 deaths close to Mumbai attributed to warmth stroke on a unmarried day. I

    NEW DELHI: Local weather alternate made record-breaking fatal heatwaves in Bangladesh, India, Laos and Thailand final month a minimum of 30 instances much more likely, in line with a find out about revealed Wednesday.

    Portions of India noticed temperatures above 44 levels Celsius (111 Fahrenheit) in mid-April, with a minimum of 11 deaths close to Mumbai attributed to warmth stroke on a unmarried day. In Bangladesh, Dhaka suffered its freshest day in virtually 60 years.

    Town of Tak in Thailand noticed its highest-ever temperature of 45.4 Celsius, whilst Sainyabuli province in Laos hit 42.9 Celsius, an all-time nationwide temperature list, the find out about via the International Climate Attribution crew stated.

    Two deaths have been reported in Thailand, however the actual toll was once most probably upper as the extraordinary warmth brought about standard hospitalisations, with the deficient and susceptible the worst affected.

    The brand new find out about via world local weather scientists appeared on the moderate most temperature and the utmost warmth index, which incorporates humidity.

    “In each areas, the researchers discovered that local weather alternate made the humid heatwave a minimum of 30 instances much more likely, with temperatures a minimum of 2 levels Celsius warmer than they’d had been with out local weather alternate,” WWA stated in a observation.

    FROM OUR ARCHIVES | Asia sweats and simmers beneath warmth wave stipulations

    “Till general greenhouse gasoline emissions are halted, international temperatures will proceed to extend and occasions like this may increasingly change into extra widespread and critical,” it added.

    The research additionally discovered that such occasions in India and Bangladesh, prior to now once-a-century, can now be anticipated round as soon as each and every 5 years as a result of human-caused local weather alternate.

    For Laos and Thailand, if international temperatures upward thrust via two levels Celsius — as will occur inside of round 30 years if emissions aren’t lower swiftly — such excessive occasions may occur each and every twenty years, in comparison to each and every two centuries now, the find out about stated.

    “We see time and again that local weather alternate dramatically will increase the frequency and depth of heatwaves, one of the most deadliest climate occasions there are,” stated Friederike Otto of the Grantham Institute for Local weather Alternate and the Atmosphere, who was once concerned within the find out about.

    “Nonetheless, warmth motion plans are most effective being offered very slowly around the globe. They wish to be an absolute precedence adaptation motion in all places, however specifically in puts the place top humidity complements the affects of heatwaves,” she added.

    Scientists have been prior to now reluctant to at once hyperlink a specific match to local weather alternate, however lately a brand new box of “attribution science”, like that accomplished via the WWA, has emerged.

    Some climate occasions have a extra difficult dating to international warming than others, with the connection to heatwaves and greater rainfall somewhat simple to review.

    Different phenomena equivalent to droughts, snowstorms, tropical storms and wildfires are extra difficult alternatively, in line with the WWA.

  • Pregnant tribal lady dies of sunstroke in Palghar after strolling 7 km within the warmth

    By way of PTI

    PALGHAR: A 21-year-old pregnant tribal lady has died of sunstroke after strolling for seven kilometres from a village to visit a number one well being centre (PHC) after which returning house in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, well being officers mentioned on Monday.

    The incident came about on Friday when Sonali Waghat, from Osar Veera village in Dahanu taluka, walked for three.5 km underneath the sizzling solar to achieve a freeway within reach from the place she took an auto-rickshaw to the Tawa PHC as she used to be now not holding smartly, Palghar district civil surgeon Dr Sanjay Bodade informed PTI.

    The lady, who used to be within the 9th month of being pregnant, used to be handled on the PHC and despatched house.

    She once more walked for some other 3.5 km again house from the freeway amid the sweltering summer time warmth, he mentioned.

    Later within the night, she evolved well being headaches and went to the Dhundalwadi PHC, from the place she used to be referred to the Kasa sub-divisional medical institution (SDH) the place she discovered to be in a “semi-comorbid situation,” the legit mentioned.

    Docs handled her as she used to be operating top temperature and referred her to a speciality medical institution at Dhundalwadi in Dahanu for additional remedy, he mentioned.

    On the other hand, she died en-route in an ambulance and in addition misplaced her foetus, the physician mentioned.

    She used to be now not in labour ache and medical doctors on the Kasa PHC had given her fast consideration.

    Since they may now not deal with her because of her “semi-comorbid situation”, they referred her to a speciality medical institution, he mentioned.

    As the lady walked for seven km within the sizzling climate, it annoyed her situation and resulted within the sunstroke and dying due to this fact, the legit mentioned.

    Dr Bodade mentioned he visited the PHCs and the SDH and performed an in depth probe into the incident.

    Palghar Zilla Parishad president Prakash Nikam, who used to be on the Kasa SDH on Monday morning, informed PTI that the lady had anaemia and an ASHA (accepted social well being activist) employee had introduced her to the SDH.

    The medical doctors there checked her and gave her medications, however in useless, he mentioned.

    He mentioned the Kasa SDH does now not have an In depth Care Unit (ICU) and specialist medical doctors to regard such sufferers in stipulations of emergency.

    “Had those amenities been there, the tribal lady’s lifestyles may have been stored,” he mentioned.

    Nikam mentioned he’s going to soak up this factor at a suitable stage and make sure such incidents don’t recur.

    PALGHAR: A 21-year-old pregnant tribal lady has died of sunstroke after strolling for seven kilometres from a village to visit a number one well being centre (PHC) after which returning house in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, well being officers mentioned on Monday.

    The incident came about on Friday when Sonali Waghat, from Osar Veera village in Dahanu taluka, walked for three.5 km underneath the sizzling solar to achieve a freeway within reach from the place she took an auto-rickshaw to the Tawa PHC as she used to be now not holding smartly, Palghar district civil surgeon Dr Sanjay Bodade informed PTI.

    The lady, who used to be within the 9th month of being pregnant, used to be handled on the PHC and despatched house.googletag.cmd.push(serve as() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    She once more walked for some other 3.5 km again house from the freeway amid the sweltering summer time warmth, he mentioned.

    Later within the night, she evolved well being headaches and went to the Dhundalwadi PHC, from the place she used to be referred to the Kasa sub-divisional medical institution (SDH) the place she discovered to be in a “semi-comorbid situation,” the legit mentioned.

    Docs handled her as she used to be operating top temperature and referred her to a speciality medical institution at Dhundalwadi in Dahanu for additional remedy, he mentioned.

    On the other hand, she died en-route in an ambulance and in addition misplaced her foetus, the physician mentioned.

    She used to be now not in labour ache and medical doctors on the Kasa PHC had given her fast consideration.

    Since they may now not deal with her because of her “semi-comorbid situation”, they referred her to a speciality medical institution, he mentioned.

    As the lady walked for seven km within the sizzling climate, it annoyed her situation and resulted within the sunstroke and dying due to this fact, the legit mentioned.

    Dr Bodade mentioned he visited the PHCs and the SDH and performed an in depth probe into the incident.

    Palghar Zilla Parishad president Prakash Nikam, who used to be on the Kasa SDH on Monday morning, informed PTI that the lady had anaemia and an ASHA (accepted social well being activist) employee had introduced her to the SDH.

    The medical doctors there checked her and gave her medications, however in useless, he mentioned.

    He mentioned the Kasa SDH does now not have an In depth Care Unit (ICU) and specialist medical doctors to regard such sufferers in stipulations of emergency.

    “Had those amenities been there, the tribal lady’s lifestyles may have been stored,” he mentioned.

    Nikam mentioned he’s going to soak up this factor at a suitable stage and make sure such incidents don’t recur.

  • No heatwave prerequisites over maximum of India for 5 days: IMD

    Previous this month, the IMD predicted above-normal most temperatures in maximum portions of the rustic from April to June, barring portions of the northwest and the peninsular areas.

    NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Division on Saturday mentioned maximum portions of India could have a sigh of reduction for the following 5 days from the searing heatwave prerequisites that had rattled other people this week.

    It mentioned a cyclonic movement lies over northwest Madhya Pradesh and any other over inside Tamil Nadu.

    A trough of slightly low power runs from northwest Madhya Pradesh to south Tamil Nadu throughout Telangana.

    Non-public forecaster Skymet Climate added any other trough extends from northeast Bihar to Odisha by the use of Jharkhand.

    Climate mavens say a trough generally brings cloudy prerequisites and rain, resulting in a drop in temperatures.

    In line with the IMD, a number of portions of India were experiencing heatwave prerequisites for the previous few days.

    Top temperatures within the northern and central plains had compelled the native administrations to both exchange the timings or close the universities till the elements improves.

    Even within the japanese hills, tea growers complained of slightly prime temperatures and extended dry spell leading to crop loss all through the continued flush season.

    In Delhi and its neighbouring spaces, other people have been observed the use of scarves and taking refuge below timber on Saturday. The utmost temperature hovered round 37 levels Celsius.

    In Maharashtra, the federal government has close down all faculties affiliated with the state board until June 15. For the Vidarbha area, the summer season holiday extends until June 30.

    Previous this month, the IMD predicted above-normal most temperatures in maximum portions of the rustic from April to June, barring portions of the northwest and the peninsular areas.

    The central, east, and northwest portions of the rustic are anticipated to revel in above-normal heatwave days all through this era.

    Whilst a couple of areas have begun getting a respite from the heatwave prerequisites since Friday, the utmost temperature in some others, similar to northwest, central and east India, together with inside Gujarat and Maharashtra, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala, nonetheless hovered round 40 levels Celsius.

    On Saturday, the utmost temperature used to be round 35 levels Celsius in the remainder of the rustic, aside from the western Himalayan area, the place the day temperature used to be recorded within the vary of 16-25 levels Celsius.

    The IMD mentioned Saturday that heatwave prerequisites abated from Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. “No heatwave prerequisites over maximum portions of India all through the following 5 days,” it added.

    The elements place of work mentioned hailstorms are very most probably in portions of Odisha over the following 3 days, in Bihar for the following two days, and on Monday in Vidarbha.

    Heavy rainfall is anticipated in portions of Tamil Nadu and Kerala on Sunday and in Odisha on Monday. Duststorm could be very most probably at remoted puts in south Haryana, northeast Rajasthan and west Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.

    Skymet mentioned scattered rainfall is anticipated in all of the Northeast, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. Thunderstorms with patchy rain would possibly happen over the western Himalayas, portions of Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, southeast Uttar Pradesh, southeast Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and south-interior Karnataka.

    The IMD has instructed farmers must adopt harvesting of matured rice, maize, groundnut and ragi in Andhra Pradesh; rice in Kerala and stay the harvested produce in more secure puts.

    They must put off harvesting of rice in Arunachal Pradesh and stay the already harvested produce at more secure puts.

    Farmers must use hail nets to offer protection to orchards in sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim and Odisha.