APSDMA forecasts rain, lightning and thunderstorms in several districts on Monday and Tuesday; residents advised to take precautions against extreme heat and adverse weather
Potential impacts, including floods, drought and heatwaves, could 'hit even harder' this year, UN chief warns.
A powerful hailstorm swept through the US city of Denver, bringing hailstones reportedly as large as golf balls.
Budget carrier HK Express has cancelled six flights operating between Hong Kong and Okinawa on Monday and Tuesday as Typhoon Jangmi approaches Japan’s southernmost islands. The airline said in an updated announcement on Saturday afternoon that special ticket arrangements for typhoon-affected flights were in place. “We have notified all affected passengers of the flight changes and are providing the necessary help to enable them to make alternative travel arrangements in advance,” the airline...
Thunderstorm forecast in 14 districts today
Heatwave conditions forecast in four districts on May 30, 2026
As Telangana battles one of its harshest summers in recent years, the rising burden of suspected heatstroke deaths and worsening urban heat stress are exposing the growing human cost of extreme weather. Even as the State rolls out heat mitigation measures and advisories, questions remain over ground-level implementation and the true scale of heat-related fatalities. Siddharth Kumar Singh reports on how the extreme heat is reshaping life, labour and survival
European countries are issuing heat warnings as an unseasonal heatwave drives record temperatures across the continent.
The El Nino weather phenomenon could turn the four to seven tropical cyclones predicted to hit Hong Kong this year into super typhoons, the Observatory has said. The weather forecaster also said on Thursday that the 33.4 degrees Celsius (92.1 Fahrenheit) recorded at its Tsim Sha Tsui headquarters was likely to be surpassed on Friday, when the mercury was set to rise to 35 degrees Celsius. It added that temperatures could rise higher on Friday if showers and thunderstorms occurred at dusk or...
The BBC's Sumedha Pal describes how difficult it is to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rise to 45C .
Temperatures hit record highs for May in the United Kingdom and France on Monday, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week. A so-called heat dome of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the high temperatures not usually seen until high summer. Temperatures in Spain were expected to peak later this week at 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit), while parts of Italy imposed...
The BBC's Sumedha Pal described how difficult it was to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rose to 45C .
Day temperatures touch 42°C in Vizianagaram, the Ring Road junction lies near-empty and many shops and hotels report poor business, residents staying home through the afternoon
Authorities instructed to intensify awareness campaigns on heatstroke and emergency preparedness measures, ensure availability of drinking water, buttermilk and ORS sachets at public places
Collectors of Chittoor and Annamayya districts issue an advisory and urge people, particularly children, senior citizens, and outdoor workers, to avoid exposure during peak afternoon hours
Hyderabad records maximum temperature of 43.4°C
The District administration ordered closure of all Kasturba schools in view of the prevailing heat and humidity
Revenue Minister asks district collectors to take necessary measures to avoid loss of life or property