Shimla records highest minimum temperature

Shimla (ANI): At 14.4 degrees Celsius, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, recorded highest-ever minimum temperature on Saturday.

The mercury has been inching up in the hills and across the North Indian belt over the last few days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a western disturbance across the North Indian belt over the next 24 hours, with the mercury set to drop in the region after a few days.

“The ruary 26, 2021,” said Surender Paul, head of IMD, Himachal Pradesh.

“The highest maximum temperature at Solan (located at 1,550 metres above sea level), as per our records, was 28.5 degrees Celsius on February 26, 2021. However, the record was broken on February 16 when the minimum temperature was recorded at 29.5 degrees Celsius,” he added.

“Both the minimum and maximum temperatures in the state are currently 4 to 5 degrees above normal,” he said.

WITH WINTER ON RETREAT, MAXIMUM

TEMP RISING ACROSS NORTH INDIA

T he maximum daytime temperature is on the rise across North India, including Shimla, is on the rise over the last few days, with areas in the NCR region recording the highest temperature of 29.6 on February 18, according to data shared by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). No rainfall is expected in the North Indian belt over the next few days, the IMD said, adding that a minimum temperature of 11.4 degrees Celsius was recorded on Sunday.

Imd Forecasts Rise In Temp In Coastal Areas Of Konkan

SATELLITES MADE BY STUDENTS LAUNCHED

Chengalpattu: The Martin Foundation in association with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation and Space Zone India on Sunday launched the APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission-2023 from the Pattipolam village of Chengalpattu district in Tamil Nadu. Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan was also present to grace the event.

The final NDRF team under Operation Dost returns from Türkiye, on Sunday. Three teams of 151 NDRF personnel and dog squads extended assistance to the earthquake-affected country.

Bhopal: An argument over offering prayers during Shivrathri devolved into an all-out battle between two communities in southwest Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, leaving at least 14 people injured. Members of the Dalit community alleged that some people from a so-called “upper caste” allegedly stopped them from entering a temple in the Khargone district.

Chennai: President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to the Defence Staff College, Wellington in Tamil Nadu on Sunday was cancelled due to inclement weather, officials said. The President was supposed to reach Coonoor, lay a wreath at the War Memorial and deliver a talk at the college.

New Delhi (ANI): The IMD on Sunday issued a warning for heat wave in the isolated coastal region specifically in Konkan and Kutch area of Gujarat for the next two days.

IMD Scientist Naresh said, “Presently, one Western Disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region.

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DRUG PEDDLER HELD IN J-K’S KULGAM

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