India is forecasted to experience extreme heatwaves this year, coinciding with the Lok Sabha Polls. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warns of searing summer with more heatwave days than usual, impacting elections and water shortages. Various regions like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi-NCR are bracing for heatwave conditions, with temperatures expected to be hotter than usual. The IMD predicts heatwave spells lasting 10-20 days in April-June, with a higher risk of power blackouts due to increased coal use to combat the rising temperatures.
Above Normal Temperatures, Heatwave Likely Across India: Weather Office https://t.co/HOE3PisOk9 https://t.co/kvTZtHBqQS
Bengaluru | On heatwave warning in Karnataka, IMD scientist A Prasad says, "Heat wave warning issued for districts of north interior Karnataka like Bagalkote, Gadag, Vijayapura, Koppal and Kalaburagi for next three days. Hot and humid conditions to prevail in all three coastal… https://t.co/JvMPp1viVQ
Express View on IMD’s heat wave alert: Act Now https://t.co/jy4xYYRYRw
More heatwave days have been predicted this summer by IMD, with mercury already touching 38°C in several cities and is likely to cross 40°C soon. https://t.co/pLDjhs8umo https://t.co/3AFUcGGMHa
Bengaluru's Summer Heat Hits Three-Year High; Karnataka Grapples with Heatwave Conditions https://t.co/n0y8bYbkYM
Parts of India, including Delhi and regions in Bengal, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Goa, are expected to experience heatwave conditions in the coming days. #heatwave #news https://t.co/FBc44g4BuU
Heatwave alert from April 3 to 6: IMD issues warning for #Karnataka, other states https://t.co/8YvEyZ5Blc https://t.co/KKsv1mZJpA
#IMD warns of intense #heatwave across #India during voting season 🗞️ Catch the day's latest news and updates ➠ https://t.co/fnlJjBu8g1 https://t.co/pxejA6NAbY
#HTEditorial | "#IMD forecast of #heatwaves should be factored in as the country prepares for #elections" #HTPremium https://t.co/ZBkSKNbBqP
#WATCH | Bhubaneswar, Odisha: As heat wave grips Odisha, eight places record temperatures above 40°C, Senior Scientist IMD Bhubaneswar Uma Shankar Das says, "...Looking into this condition, we are anticipating that heat likely to prevail in some parts of North Coastal Odisha...We… https://t.co/vPkX4XwyWM
A heatwave in India could bring about everything from water shortages to blackouts. Read why the latest weather forecast could have an impact on the ongoing election season https://t.co/kM7QkCZllW https://t.co/jwCxoVkELZ
#Heatwave advisory for poll panel https://t.co/Igmbp7ihrd
#IMD warns of #ExtremeHeat in Apr-Jun; Wheat crop unlikely to be impacted https://t.co/HRXK1RY2GZ
Is There A Heat Wave Warning For Delhi-NCR This Summer? What IMD Said https://t.co/JVSVZF8VUH
IMD warns of heatwave spells lasting 10-20 days in April-June https://t.co/n6mn4syVmV
#Heatwave conditions likely to prevail in #Karnataka till Friday: IMD https://t.co/cJMNv6LHUb https://t.co/a9RWE8Qkwr
Weather department has forecast a longer number of #heatwave days this summer in many areas of central, northern plains and southern India. https://t.co/JsGRUUHgyT
Pune Braces For Heat-Wave-Like Conditions; IMD Issues Warning For #Maharashtra https://t.co/r8NGOgw7xi
Business @ 9 | Scorching heat expected across India Will 2024 shatter heatwave records? Dr D Sivananda Pai of IMD discusses Kiren Rijiju's stark warning, possibilities for monsoon, crops which could be affected and more @VikramOza @Indiametdept https://t.co/ahK6RkWDfG
#Mumbai Braces For Rising Temperatures Amid IMD's Heatwave Warning; Check Forecast https://t.co/HCHeBRC6gD
India forecast hotter-than-usual temperatures over the coming months, raising the risk of higher coal use to avoid power blackouts 🇮🇳🌡️ ⚠️ Heat waves are expected for 10 to 20 days in different areas during 2Q 2024. Its normally 4-8 days https://t.co/wysMmmva3y
No Rain, No Gain: Bengaluru To Sweat Under #Heatwave As Water Crisis Deepens; Check Forecast https://t.co/2eFbtcVdAd
"#IMD warns of searing summer in #India with more #heatwave days than usual, impacting elections and water shortages; El Nino to blame, but may weaken by June," writes @jayashreenandi Read more here: https://t.co/3KLdfk2AmJ https://t.co/qQ3Xexj6q1
#India predicted to experience #ExtremeWeather this year, coinciding with #LokSabhaPolls: #KirenRijiju https://t.co/7PRjKmSFDV