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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Overcast skies but no rain in Delhi; IMD forecasts light showers ahead
NEW DELHI: The capital remained dry on Sunday despite overcast skies, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting very light to light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning over the next few days. Maximum temperatures hovered around normal levels while the minimums continued to stay slightly below average. The city's Safdarjung observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 35.5 degrees celsius, 0.6 degrees celsius above normal, and a minimum of 26.2 degrees celsius, which was 1.1 degrees celsius below normal. No rainfall was recorded across the Capital till 5:30 pm, with relative humidity oscillating between 59% and 87%. Other parts of Delhi, including Palam, Lodi Road, Ayanagar, and Ridge, also reported dry weather with temperatures ranging between 33 degrees celsius and 35 degrees celsius. Wind speeds remained moderate, with south-southwesterlyy winds blowing at 8 to 15 kmph across different time blocks. Persistent spell of cloudy sky Forecasts for the next seven days indicate a persistent spell of cloudy weather with intermittent rain. On Monday, the city is likely to receive very light to light showers along with thunderstorms and lightning, the weather department said.
News18
2 days ago
- Climate
- News18
Generally cloudy sky with rain likely on Monday: IMD
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) A generally cloudy sky with rain has been predicted for Delhi on Monday, with maximum temperature expected to settle around 35 degree celsius, the weather department said. According to the department, the minimum temperature is likely to settle around 26 degrees Celsius. On Sunday, the city recorded a maximum temperature of 35.5 degrees Celsius, 0.7 notch below normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 25.2 degrees Celsius , 1.1 notch below the normal. The weather office has predicted a generally cloudy sky with rain for Monday. Delhi's air quality was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category at 4 pm on Sunday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 75, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe', according to the CPCB. PTI NSM OZ OZ Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Yellow alert issued after heavy rain
NEW DELHI: Several parts of Delhi received rain on Wednesday afternoon, following which the IMD issued a yellow alert. The areas that received rain included parts of Central Delhi, South Delhi and Southeast Delhi. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the yellow colour code indicates a chance of significant rainfall with the possibility of isolated flooding in low-lying areas and potential disruptions to outdoor activities. Meanwhile, Delhi on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature of 24.5 degrees celsius, three notches below the season's normal, the weather office said. The relative humidity at 8.30 am on Wednesday was 89%. The maximum temperature hovered around 34 degrees, the IMD said. The air quality was recorded in the satisfactory category, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 9 am recorded 60. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401 and 500 severe.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Climate
- NDTV
Explainer: How Climate Change May Force FIFA To Rethink World Cup Calendar
Geneva: Soccer had a fierce reckoning with heat at the recently concluded in the United States - a sweltering preview of what players and fans may face when the US co-hosts the World Cup with Mexico and Canada next summer. With temperatures rising worldwide, scientists warn that staging the World Cup and other soccer tournaments in the Northern Hemisphere summer is getting increasingly dangerous for both players and spectators. Some suggest that FIFA may have to consider adjusting the soccer calendar to reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses. "The deeper we go in the decade, the greater the risk without considering more dramatic measures, such as playing in the winter months and/or cooler latitudes," said Professor Piers Forster, director of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures in Leeds, England. "I'm getting increasingly worried that we are only one heatwave away from a sporting tragedy and I would like to see governing bodies lean into the climate and health science." Tournament soccer in June and July is a tradition going back to the first World Cup in 1930. Since then, the three-month period of June, July and August globally has, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Meanwhile, European summer temperatures have increased by 1.81 degrees celsius(1.89 degrees Fahrenheit). The rate of warming has accelerated since the 1990's. Climate scientists say that's a factor that needs to be considered when playing high-intensity outdoor sports like soccer. "If you want to play football for 10 hours a day, they'll have to be the hours of the early morning and late evening," climatologist Friederike Otto from Imperial College, London, told The Associated Press in an email, "if you don't want to have players and fans die from heatstroke or get severely ill with heat exhaustion." made an impact on FIFA's newly expanded tournament for club teams. The Club World Cup was held in 11 American cities from June 14 to July 13. FIFA adapted by tweaking its extreme heat protocol to include extra breaks in play, more field-side water, and cooling the team benches with air fans and more shade. Still, Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández said the heat and urged FIFA to avoid afternoon kickoffs at the World Cup next year. The global soccer players union, , has warned that six of the 16 World Cup cities next year are at "extremely high risk" for heat stress. FIFA president Gianni Infantino addressed the heat concerns on Saturday, saying the handful of World Cup stadiums that are covered would be used for day-time games next year. Extreme heat could become an even bigger challenge at the following , which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Games are scheduled to be played in afternoons and early evenings from mid-June to mid-July. All three countries have already seen above 40 degrees celsius (well above 100 Fahrenheit) this summer. FIFA downplayed the heat risk in its of the 2030 World Cup bid, saying "weather conditions are difficult to predict with the current development in global and local climate, but are unlikely to affect the health of players or other participants." The physical effects of playing 90 minutes of soccer in direct sunshine during the hottest part of the day can be severe and potentially result in hyperthermia - abnormally high body temperatures. "When players experience hyperthermia, they also experience an increase in cardiovascular strain," said Julien Periard of the University of Canberra. "If core temperature increases excessively, exertional heat illness can occur," leading to muscle cramping, heat exhaustion, and even life-threatening heat stroke, he said. Many sports events held in the summer adjust their start times to early morning or late night to minimize the risk heat-related illness, including marathons at the or track . Morning kickoffs, however, are rare in soccer, where World Cup match schedules are often set with European TV audiences in mind. It would be hard for FIFA to avoid day-time World Cup kickoffs given the packed match schedule as the number of participating teams increases from 32 to 48 in 2026. Heat mainly becomes an issue when the World Cup is held in the Northern Hemisphere, because June and July are winter months in the Southern Hemisphere. FIFA has stuck to its traditional June-July schedule for the men's World Cup except in 2022 when it moved the tournament to November-December to avoid the summer heat in Qatar. Something similar is expected when neighboring Saudi Arabia hosts the tournament in 2034. However, moving the World Cup to another part of the year is complicated because it means Europe's powerful soccer leagues must interrupt their season, affecting both domestic leagues and the Champions League. FIFA didn't respond to questions from AP about whether alternate dates for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups were being considered. When and where to schedule the World Cup and other outdoor sports events is likely to become more pressing as the world continues to warm. Athletes and even everyday people doing basic physical activities are now exposed to 28% more of moderate or higher heat risk in 2023 than they were in the 1990s, said Ollie Jay, a professor at the University of Sydney who has helped shape policy for the . "This is symbolic of something bigger," said Michael Mann, a University of Pennsylvania climate scientist. "Not just the danger and inconvenience to fans and players, but the fundamentally disruptive nature of climate change when it comes our current way of life."
Time Out
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Time Out
Montreal has broken an all-time daily rainfall record with over 150 mm of rain
Quebec has been hit by heavy downpours caused by severe thunderstorms, with more than 150 millimetres of rain per hour falling in the hardest-hit areas. In less than an hour, Montréal-Trudeau Airport recorded 57.5 mm of rain. At the peak of the storm, Hydro-Québec reported that nearly 100,000 customers were without electricity across the province. Some Montreal neighbourhoods recorded up to 80 mm of rain in a short period leading to flash flooding in several areas. It was a record-breaking amount of precipitation for Montreal during the month of July. The previous record for July 10, 2024, was when the remnants of Beryl swept through the province, recording 79.2 mm in one day. What was the rainiest day in Montreal history? August 9, 2024, became the rainiest day in Montreal's history, with 145 mm (5.7 inches) of rainfall as Hurricane Debby swept through the city. Is there a tornado warning in Montreal today? There are currently no alerts in effect for the Montreal area, however there is a heat warning in effect for Tuesday and Wednesday. High temperatures between 31 and 33 degrees celsius, combined with elevated humidity, will push humidex values close to 40. Nights will also remain warm, with lows ranging from 20 to 23 degrees celsius.
