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Delhi records 29.6 degrees Celsius minimum temperature, could see light rain

The IMD said that the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 40 degrees Celsius and the humidity was recorded at 67 per cent at 8.30 am.

23 June 2024, 06:24 IST

Delhi records 29.6 degrees Celsius minimum temperature, could see light rain

Delhi records 29.6 degrees Celsius minimum temperature, could see light rain

Delhi records 29.6 degrees Celsius minimum temperature, could see light rain

23 June 2024, 06:24 IST

Increase in worsening 'heat stress' experienced in six major cities: Study

The study also showed that temperatures of land in these cities are not falling at the same rate as compared to earlier decades, making nights warmer.

28 May 2024, 07:43 IST

Increase in worsening 'heat stress' experienced in six major cities: Study

Increase in worsening 'heat stress' experienced in six major cities: Study

Increase in worsening 'heat stress' experienced in six major cities: Study

28 May 2024, 07:43 IST

Climate change-induced surge in humidity fuels discomfort, drives power demand in Delhi: CSE report

The analysis by the independent think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) underscores that the rise in heat index, due to the increase in Delhi's relative humidity, is driving the power demand in the city.

27 October 2023, 12:39 IST

Climate change-induced surge in humidity fuels discomfort, drives power demand in Delhi: CSE report

Climate change-induced surge in humidity fuels discomfort, drives power demand in Delhi: CSE report

Climate change-induced surge in humidity fuels discomfort, drives power demand in Delhi: CSE report

27 October 2023, 12:39 IST

How is climate change driving dangerous 'wet-bulb' temperatures?

Meteorologists are particularly worried about the "wet-bulb" temperature — a more holistic measurement that accounts not just for air temperature but also how much moisture it holds.

09 August 2023, 17:59 IST

How is climate change driving dangerous 'wet-bulb' temperatures?

How is climate change driving dangerous 'wet-bulb' temperatures?

How is climate change driving dangerous 'wet-bulb' temperatures?

09 August 2023, 17:59 IST

Getting static shocks? It is the season

Experts explain the phenomenon and say moisturising and using humidifiers can help

25 February 2023, 02:10 IST

Getting static shocks? It is the season

Getting static shocks? It is the season

Getting static shocks? It is the season

25 February 2023, 02:10 IST

Climate change: It's not just heat, it's humidity

Researchers say temperature by itself isn't the best way to measure climate change's weird weather and downplays impacts in the tropics

01 February 2022, 06:23 IST

Measuring climate change: It's not just heat, it's humidity

Measuring climate change: It's not just heat, it's humidity

Climate change: It's not just heat, it's humidity

01 February 2022, 06:23 IST

'Avoid lawns, rooftop gardens, they add to humidity'

Moist heat is linked to increased mortality and lower number of lawns and urban gardens can help reduce moisture in the air, say scientists

26 October 2020, 16:07 IST

Avoid lawns and rooftop gardens as they add to humidity, say scientists

Avoid lawns and rooftop gardens as they add to humidity, say scientists

'Avoid lawns, rooftop gardens, they add to humidity'

26 October 2020, 16:07 IST

Rains lash parts of Delhi

28 August 2020, 07:53 IST

Rains lash parts of Delhi

Rains lash parts of Delhi

Rains lash parts of Delhi

28 August 2020, 07:53 IST

High humidity can extend Covid-19-laden droplets' life

19 August 2020, 08:40 IST

High humidity can extend lifetime of coronavirus-laden aerosol droplets: Study

High humidity can extend lifetime of coronavirus-laden aerosol droplets: Study

High humidity can extend Covid-19-laden droplets' life

19 August 2020, 08:40 IST

'India prone to extreme weather event'

11 May 2020, 10:43 IST

India prone to emerging weather event combining extreme heat, humidity: study

India prone to emerging weather event combining extreme heat, humidity: study

'India prone to extreme weather event'

11 May 2020, 10:43 IST