Heatwave Claims 2 More Lives in Assam, Death toll Rises to 3 in Two Days

Among the deceased are a beggar and a tea garden worker.

Assam Sizzles As Mercury Soars To Over 38 Degree Celcius, Met Dept Predicts Temperature Will Remain 4-5 Degrees Above Normal

There seems to be no respite from the sweltering heat. Amid the ongoing heatwave that has gripped Assam, the Met department has predicted that soaring temperatures are likely to continue in the state, at least till tomorrow. According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature in Assam is likely to be 4 to 5 degrees higher […]

Northeast Faces Sweltering Heatwave, Schools in Assam Change Timings, Temperatures to be 5-6 Degress Above Normal, Predicts Met Dept

A heatwave gripping the Northeast has caused a spike in temperatures, with the mercury soaring up to 38°C. In response, schools in Assam's Cachar district have revised their timings to protect students from extreme heat.

Nature’s fury: Rain, storms, heatwave wreaks havoc in Northeast India

Several houses, standing crop were damaged, trees and electric poles uprooted because of heavy rains and storm

Heatwave in Meghalaya: School timings revised in West Garo Hills till May 1

All classes of the Nursery Schools and Lower Primary Schools under West Garo Hills shall be suspended by 10:30 AM on Monday and shall remain closed on Tuesday and Wednesday ( April 30-May 1)

Rising mercury: Meghalaya schools to have hydration breaks, no outdoor acticities

Assam sizzles as mercury soars to 37 degrees; Assam govt advances school timings

In view of the prevailing heat wave in the state, the Assam government decided to advance the school hours to 7:30 am, keeping in mind the students' health

Mizoram sweats it out at over 33 degrees, environmentalists say state’s temperature rose max in 15 years

The state has become warmer by at least 2.75 degree Celsius in the past 15 years against the average global surface temperature of 0.6 degree Celsius to 2.5 degree Celsius

Heatwave in Tripura: After schools, now Anganwadi centres shut from April 19 to 23

Earlier, in view of the intense heatwave the state government announced the closure of over 5000 schools from April 18 to April 23