Bihar's schools and coaching centers will close from May 30 to June 8 as the state grapples with a severe heatwave. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar issued the directive to protect students' well-being amid soaring temperatures. The decision follows concerns over the state facing a heatwave "calamity." Kumar instructed Chief Secretary Brajesh Mehrotra to take immediate action and convene a crisis management meeting. This proactive measure aims to mitigate the impact of the scorching heat on the population, emphasizing the government's commitment to safeguarding citizens during extreme weather conditions.

Delhi, which recorded a scorching 50 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, is expected to get some relief from the heatwave from Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department. Cloudy skies, light rain, and gusty winds are forecasted, with a maximum temperature of 45 degrees Celsius and minimum of 30 degrees Celsius. The heat index, which combines temperature and humidity, will also decrease, making the "feels-like" temperature more bearable. Thunderstorms and dust storms are predicted over the next six days, bringing further relief to the city.

Heavy rainfall and landslides triggered by Cyclone Remal have damaged railway tracks, cutting off several northeastern states from the rest of the country. Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, and southern Assam are affected, with at least ten locations experiencing waterlogged or damaged tracks. Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) officials say restoration work is ongoing, but heavy rain is hindering progress. Many trains have been cancelled since Tuesday, and passenger and goods services have been impacted since April 25. Engineers and workers are working around the clock to restore rail services.

Delhi grapples with scorching temperatures as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) probes a record-high reading of 52.9°C from Mungeshpur automatic weather station. IMD Director General M Mohapatra states the reading is an outlier and attributes it to possible sensor error or local factors. A team is dispatched to assess the sensor's accuracy. Minister Kiren Rijiju seeks verification, calling the report unlikely. Delhi's Safdarjung observatory records 46.8°C, the highest in 79 years. The IMD issues a red alert, warning of heat illness risks. Climate change exacerbates heatwaves, with predictions of gradual relief from May 30.

Northern India faces an intense heatwave as temperatures soar above 45 degrees Celsius in several cities. Delhi sets a new record with Mungeshpur reaching a scorching 52.9°C, while the Safdarjung Observatory hits 46.8°C, the highest in 79 years. Dehradun also experiences its all-time high temperature amidst the heatwave. The India Meteorological Department is investigating sensor data for accuracy. Schools in Bihar remain closed until June 8 due to the extreme weather. Authorities attribute the high temperatures to sensor error or local factors. Citizens are advised to take precautions against the blistering heat.

A new volcanic eruption in south-west Iceland has led to the evacuation of Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon spa. The eruption, the fifth since December, began near Sundhnuksgigar on the Reykjanes Peninsula, with a fissure over 2.5 km long. A state of emergency has been declared as lava, described as larger in volume than recent eruptions, threatens Grindavik. Most residents had already evacuated in November, but some resisted the latest orders. The Svartsengi power plant and local power have been shut down as a precaution. Officials warn of ongoing volcanic activity that may last for decades.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is examining the 52.9°C temperature recorded at Delhi's Mungeshpur Automatic Weather Station, suspecting a potential sensor error. Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju noted that the reading is unofficial and likely erroneous, urging verification. The Safdarjung center, Delhi’s official temperature source, recorded 46.8°C. The IMD highlighted that no other stations reported temperatures above 50°C, with most readings ranging between 45.2°C and 49.1°C. The high temperature was recorded amidst a heatwave, but rain in parts of Delhi offered brief relief. A team has been dispatched to Mungeshpur to investigate the data anomaly.

Delhi experienced a respite from scorching temperatures as light rains and thunderstorms swept through the city on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department's earlier forecast of rain and winds with speeds of 20-30 km/h over isolated areas of Delhi and neighboring regions proved accurate. This welcomed relief came amidst severe heatwave conditions with temperature upto 52.3°c, offering some reprieve to residents battling the sweltering heat. The brief spell of rain provided temporary relief from the relentless heatwave, offering hope for cooler days ahead in the National Capital Region.

Delhi hit a record-breaking temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius today, the highest ever recorded in India. This extreme heat was recorded in Mungeshpur at 2.30 pm. Kuldeep Srivastava from the India Meteorological Department explained that hot winds from Rajasthan are to blame. The temperature broke the previous record of 49.2 degrees set in 2002. A brief rain in the evening raised humidity levels. A red alert was issued, warning of a high risk of heat illnesses. The city's power demand also surged to an all-time high of 8,302 MW as residents used more air-conditioning.

Incessant rain and landslides caused by Cyclone Remal have claimed 31 lives across the Northeast, with 27 deaths in Mizoram on Tuesday. Landslides struck seven locations in and around Aizawl, including Melthum and Hlimen. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with nine still trapped in Melthum. Cyclone Remal's aftermath also disrupted power, triggered floods, and blocked roads in nine districts of Mizoram. Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced ₹15 crore for disaster relief and ₹4 lakh ex gratia for the families of the deceased. Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh also reported casualties and damage from the storm.