North India bakes under brutal heatwave as Delhi nears 46°C, UP records 48.2°C
North India is facing an intense heatwave spell, with Delhi nearing 46°C and Uttar Pradesh recording the highest temperature in the country at 48.2°C.
An earthquake measuring 3.2 magnitude on the Richter scale jolted Thane and surrounding areas on Tuesday morning, the IMD said.…
IANS | Thane (Mumbai) | January 2, 2018 10:31 am
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An earthquake measuring 3.2 magnitude on the Richter scale jolted Thane and surrounding areas on Tuesday morning, the IMD said.
According to the preliminary report of the Indian Meteorological Department, the quake at a depth of 10 kms below the surface, was recorded at 2.21 a.m.
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The epicentre of the quake was calculated at latitude 19.8 degrees north and 73.1 degrees east, falling in Thane region.
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There are no reports of any casualties or damage to properties, officials said.
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North India is facing an intense heatwave spell, with Delhi nearing 46°C and Uttar Pradesh recording the highest temperature in the country at 48.2°C.
However, parts of northwest and central India may experience normal to below-normal maximum temperatures during this period, the weather office added.
In its official press note, the weather department said the expected rain activity is being triggered by a lower atmospheric circulation prevailing over southern India.
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