Tripura district administrations told to prepare for heavy rain as IMD sounds warnings for 4 days

Tripura district administrations told to prepare for heavy rain as IMD sounds warnings for 4 days

The Tripura government issued advisories to all district magistrates on Wednesday after the India Meteorological Department forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall and squalls or gusty winds from May 28 to May 31. An advisory issued by Deputy Secretary C K Molsom of the revenue department said, “The extreme weather … Read more

Heatwave bakes Rajasthan, Jaisalmer hits 48°C — the highest in India

Heatwave bakes Rajasthan, Jaisalmer hits 48°C — the highest in India

A blistering heatwave swept across western India on Thursday, with Jaisalmer in Rajasthan recording a scorching 48.0°C (118.4°F) — the highest maximum temperature in the country for the day, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The temperature in Jaisalmer was 5.5°C above normal. Across Rajasthan, other cities also reeled under oppressive heat. Barmer followed … Read more