Tag: Heat Wave

India's electricity production surged by 15.06% in May, driven by heightened demand from a severe heat wave. Thermal power saw a significant increase, while renewable energy and hydropower also contributed to the rise. With peak electricity demand hitting record levels, the government is reassessing future power needs.

In response to a severe heatwave in India, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees, a man in Jodhpur, Rajasthan installed a shower on his scooty. The humorous adaptation went viral on Instagram, amassing over 968K likes and sparking lively social media discussions.

Odisha faces delayed monsoon onset, causing prolonged hot and humid weather. The IMD forecasts potential advancement of the southwest monsoon and predicts thunderstorms and significant rainfall across various districts in the coming days.

The SRC office has asked the Collectors of eight districts- Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Bolangir, Boudh and Nuapada to remain alert in view of the heatwave alert for the next five days.

There would be a gradual rise in maximum temperature (day temperature) by 2 to 3 degrees C during the next 3 days and no large change is expected thereafter at many places over the districts of Odisha.

Odisha is facing a severe heat wave, resulting in 26 deaths from heatstroke, with Rourkela accounting for 20 of these fatalities. The affected areas include Sundargarh and Jharsuguda, regions known for intense mining activities.

The Director of the Health Services made it clear that all such cases can't be directly linked with sunstroke/heat strokes and the exact reasons for their death can only be ascertained by assessing the circumstantial inquiry and post-mortem reports.

Odisha is experiencing severe heatwave conditions with temperatures soaring above 45 degrees in three regions and over 41 degrees in twelve areas. IMD Director Manorama Mohanty predicts a slight temperature decrease, but expects the heatwave to persist in several districts. Additionally, some rainfall with thunderstorms is expected, though monsoon onset remains uncertain for the state.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday informed that there is every possibility of a drop in the maximum temperature in the coming days.

The Ministry of Health advises staying hydrated, avoiding crowds, and seeking shade to combat heat-related risks.

During a severe heatwave in Uttar Pradesh, multiple poll personnel on duty died or fell severely ill. In Mirzapur and Sonbhadra districts, over thirty were affected, exhibiting symptoms like high fever and blood pressure. Investigations are ongoing to confirm the causes of death as the region prepares for imminent Lok Sabha elections.

The maximum temperature settled at 45.2 degrees in Sambalpur which had recorded the highest temperature by 2:30 pm today.

A yellow warning for hot and humid conditions has also been issued for some districts of the state. IMD has also predicted thunderstorm activities in various parts of the state in the next couple of days.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an ‘orange warning’ for heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in different parts of Odisha.

The SRC office today informed that so far five sunstroke deaths have been confirmed including one each in Balasore, Dhenkanal, Mayurbhanj, Sonepur and Bolangir.