The India Meteorological Department (IMD) revealed that Delhi's record-breaking temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius on May 29 was due to a sensor malfunction at the Mungeshpur weather station. The automatic weather station (AWS) reported temperatures 3 degrees higher than standard instruments. An expert committee confirmed the anomaly, noting Mungeshpur's reading surpassed Delhi's previous record. Other observatories recorded temperatures below 50 degrees. The IMD assured corrective measures to prevent such errors, emphasizing the accuracy of other AWS stations in the city. Manual observatories, like Safdarjung, recorded a maximum of 46.8 degrees Celsius on the same day.

Extreme heat in Northwest India will cause dust storms, reducing rainfall. The IMD predicts dust storms in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh over the next three days. Temperatures are expected to hit record highs, with places like Churu and Phalodi likely exceeding 50°C. Rising global temperatures will contribute to this trend. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra of IMD explains the dust storms will result from local conditions. Temperatures in many areas will range from 45-48°C. The IMD has clarified an error in Nagpur, where faulty sensors falsely recorded temperatures as high as 56°C.

The southwest monsoon is expected to arrive in Madhya Pradesh by June 15, two days ahead of its usual onset. This comes after the monsoon made an early start over Kerala and the northeastern region on Thursday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the state is likely to receive above-normal rainfall this season, with an average rainfall of 949 mm. Last year, the monsoon arrived on June 25 but covered the entire state quickly. If the advancement continues normally, the monsoon is expected to reach south Madhya Pradesh by June 17.

The heatwave death toll in India has climbed to 56, with 46 fatalities reported in May alone. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) data shows that temperatures above 46°C have claimed lives in central, eastern, and northern India, including Delhi. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a gradual respite from the scorching heat over the next two to three days. Delhi is expected to witness a cloudy sky and isolated heatwave conditions, with a possibility of thunderstorms and light rain. Relief is on the horizon, but the heatwave's severity remains a concern.

Delhi's Chanakyapuri slum residents are struggling to access fresh water amid a severe heatwave. Temperatures have soared to a record 49.9°C (121°F), leaving dozens desperate for water. A single water truck delivery sparks chaos, with many missing out. Mother-of-six Poonam Shah's family may go without water today, forcing her to buy it at a costly half of her daily earnings. The Delhi government has rationed water deliveries from three to one per day, exacerbating the crisis. Residents are forced to rely on expensive alternative sources, highlighting the urgent need for a sustainable solution.

The flood situation in Assam worsened on Friday with six new deaths, bringing the toll to 12 since May 28. Over 3.5 lakh people are affected across 11 districts due to incessant rainfall from Cyclone Remal. Cachar district is the worst hit, with 1,19,997 people affected. Road and rail communication in Barak Valley has been severely disrupted, with urban flooding reported in Kamrup, Cachar, and Jorhat. PM Narendra Modi has assured central assistance, while Home Minister Amit Shah has contacted CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Rescue operations have evacuated 615 people, with significant damage to infrastructure, including 11 roads and 3 embankments.

The India Meteorological Department predicts relief from the scorching heatwave in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha beginning June 1. Heatwave conditions are anticipated to ease gradually in these regions. An orange alert remains for Punjab and Haryana, along with Odisha. Additionally, thunderstorm activity is forecasted to increase from tomorrow, aiding in reducing the heatwave. Monsoon onset in South Peninsular India and Northeastern India has already been declared, with Kerala experiencing pre-monsoon rains. This news brings hope for residents and farmers in the affected areas, offering respite from the intense heat.

Nagpur's reported temperatures of 54°C and 56°C on Thursday were due to sensor malfunctions, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Official readings showed a maximum of 44°C. Similar sensor errors caused false reports in Delhi's Mungeshpur. Meanwhile, extreme heat claimed several lives: 12 in Odisha, 8 in Bihar, and 4 in Jharkhand. IMD predicts heatwave conditions will ease soon, with an Orange alert in effect for several states.

A severe heatwave in Bihar has resulted in 18 heat-related deaths over the past 48 hours, including eight officials on election duty. The State Emergency Operation Centre reported that Rohtas district accounted for 11 deaths, Bhojpur for six, and Buxar for one. Temperatures soared above 44°C, with Buxar reaching a record 47.1°C. The state government has closed all educational institutions until June 8 to mitigate the impact. Multiple incidents of school teachers fainting have been reported across various districts. The last phase of Lok Sabha elections is set for Saturday in the affected constituencies.

At least 18 people, including eight election officials, have died from heat-related ailments in Bihar over 48 hours, authorities reported on Friday. The State Emergency Operation Centre confirmed 11 deaths in Rohtas district, six in Bhojpur, and one in Buxar. Among the deceased were officials on election duty, with five in Rohtas, two in Bhojpur, and one in Buxar. Bihar is experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures surpassing 44°C in several areas on Thursday. Buxar recorded the highest temperature at 47.1°C. These regions are part of eight parliamentary seats in Bihar set to vote on Saturday in the final phase of this year's general election.