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The School Education department has announced half-day schools across Telangana from March 16 to April 23 due to rising temperatures. Schools will function from 8 am to 12.30 pm. Summer vacation will begin on April 24 and end on June 11

The UK is facing its third heatwave of 2025, with temperatures hitting 34°C and health alerts issued. Experts warn of increased risks, water shortages, and growing climate challenges as hot, dry conditions grip the country through the weekend

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a severe thunderstorm and strong wind for the city, warning residents in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) to stay indoors.

Adilabad recorded the highest temperature in the State on Friday at 45.5 degrees Celsius, followed by Nirmal (45.4°C), Jagtial (45.3°C), Nizamabad (45.3°C), and Jogulamba Gadwal (45.1°C). However, the forecast for the next few days indicates a slight dip in maximum temperatures across the State.

Between Wednesday and Thursday (8.30 am), at least 15 different locations in the State registered scorching temperatures ranging form 45.1 degree Celsius and 45.3 degree Celsius

Heatwaves remain a "hidden hazard" whose impacts are under-recognized due to measurement and valuation challenges. There is under-reporting of deaths and severe impact of heat waves especially in the vulnerable sections of the population including women, children and old aged, it said.

Based on rainfall data from Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS), between 8.30 pm on Friday and 7 am on Saturday, University of Hyderabad (Serilingampally mandal) received 54.5 mm of rainfall followed by Allapur, Vivekananda Nagar (Kukatpally mandal) in Medchal-Malkajgiri district received 508 mm of rainfall.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)-Hyderabad has urged general public be very cautious and take precautions during this heat wave

With the ferocity of the season set to escalate across Telangana, weather forecasters even look at the possibility of a strong heatwave sweeping across the State in the next few days

According to private weather agency Skymet, Mumbai will remain humid and hot for the rest of the month, with multiple factors contributing to the muggy conditions

Towns like Qazigund and Kokernag in Kashmir recorded their all-time highest maximum temperature of 35.6 and 34.1, respectively

Also marks the 12th consecutive month of global temperatures reaching 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average

First time this year that country will see over 200 locations experience extreme heat

With India clocking an economic growth of 8.2%, the demand for power has also shot up due to the increased economic activity

Widespread temperature records are expected to be tied or even broken during the heatwave

He claimed that the temperature in the national capital has reached 52 degrees Celsius in the past few days which is the highest in the last 60 years.

Sizzling daytime temperatures that triggered cases of heat stroke in parts of United States were 35 times more likely and 2.5 degrees hotter

During the past three days, the bodies of 50 people evidently belonging to the underprivileged backgrounds were recovered around Delhi

The urgency of the climate crisis and its effects on child health are undeniable, says Lancet Countdown report 

Since Friday, a total of 99 suspected sunstroke deaths were reported by different districts