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India power demand record 265 GW heatwave

India Power Demand Shatters All Records at 265 GW as Deadly Heatwave Pushes Temperatures Past 48 Degrees Celsius Across Northern India

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026Gaurav Thakur

India’s peak power demand has hit an all-time record of 265.44 GW as severe heatwave conditions persist across northern and central India. Temperatures have crossed 48°C in Uttar Pradesh, with Delhi recording its warmest May night in 14 years. [...]

Record global wildfires 150 million hectares burned 2026

Record 150 Million Hectares Burned Globally in First Four Months of 2026 — Scientists Warn El Nino Could Intensify Wildfire Crisis Further

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026Surabhi Sharma

Global wildfires have burned over 150 million hectares in the first four months of 2026, shattering previous records. Scientists link the surge to El Niño conditions, with India also experiencing increased fire activity across multiple states. [...]

India’s Monsoon 2026 Forecast Drops to 90% of Normal — El Niño Threatens Agriculture and Economy as IMD Issues Below-Normal Warning

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026Surabhi Sharma

IMD forecasts India’s 2026 southwest monsoon at 92% of LPA — the first below-normal season since 2023. A developing super El Niño threatens kharif crops and could fuel food inflation. The probability of a deficient monsoon stands at 35%, more than double the historical average. [...]

Delhi Records Warmest May Night in 14 Years as Severe Heatwave Continues to Grip Northern and Central India

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Surabhi Sharma

Delhi recorded its warmest May night in nearly 14 years at 32.4°C as severe heatwave conditions persist across northern and central India. Temperatures crossed 47°C in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. IMD warns of 4-5 more days of intense heat. [...]

Super El Nino 2026 Threatens India Southwest Monsoon as IMD Forecasts Below-Normal Rainfall and Drought Risk Looms Over 60 Percent Farmers

May 17, 2026Anjali K.

The India Meteorological Department warns that the 2026 southwest monsoon may deliver only 800 mm of rainfall against the 870 mm long-period average, as a developing super El Niño in the Pacific raises the probability of a deficient season to 35 percent — more than double the normal risk. [...]

Delhi Heatwave Alert Intensifies as IMD Warns Temperatures May Soar to 45 Degrees Celsius With Severe Heat Gripping North India Till May 22

May 17, 2026Surabhi Sharma

IMD has issued a severe heatwave warning for Delhi-NCR and North India from May 17 to 22, with temperatures expected to hit 45°C. Rajasthan, UP, MP, Punjab, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh are also under alert as clear skies and dry westerly winds drive the mercury sharply upward. [...]

Delhi NCR Mandates Only Electric Three-Wheelers From October 2026 as Commission for Air Quality Orders Phased Rollout to Combat Pollution Crisis

May 16, 2026Surabhi Sharma

The Commission for Air Quality Management announced a phased mandate requiring all three-wheelers in Delhi-NCR to be electric from October 2026, alongside strict PUCC enforcement that will deny fuel to non-compliant vehicles — a sweeping move that affects over 1.5 lakh auto-rickshaws and could reshape urban transport. [...]

Mumbai Faces 10 Percent Water Supply Cut From May 15 as BMC Warns Reservoir Levels Drop to 23 Percent Amid El Nino Below-Normal Monsoon Forecast

May 15, 2026Surabhi Sharma

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has imposed a 10 per cent water cut across Mumbai starting May 15, as reservoir levels drop to just 23.5 per cent of the city’s annual requirement and weather experts warn of a below-normal monsoon due to El Nino conditions. [...]

Southwest Monsoon Set for Early Arrival as IMD Confirms Onset Likely Over Andaman and Nicobar Islands by End of This Week

May 13, 2026Surabhi Sharma

The India Meteorological Department confirms that conditions are becoming favourable for the onset of the southwest monsoon over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by the end of this week, potentially marking an earlier-than-normal arrival for the 2026 season. [...]

Caribbean Princess cruise ship at sea during norovirus outbreak with health response teams

Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 115 Passengers and Crew on Caribbean Princess Cruise Ship as CDC Launches Investigation

May 10, 2026Anjali K.

More than 115 people have fallen ill in a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship during its April 28 to May 11 voyage. The CDC is investigating as the ship heads towards Port Canaveral, Florida, with 3,116 passengers and 1,131 crew on board. [...]