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Monsoon to reach Indore by June 15: IMD
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 7 (ANI): Amid the stifling and scorching heat across the country, a slight relief knocked the city of Indore after the Meteorological Department officials on Tuesday said that the highest temperature had come down to 41 degrees Celcius and the monsoon wo
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IMD predicts 'no significant change' in maximum temperature in Northwest,
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department on Sunday predicted no significant changes in the maximum temperature in most parts of Northwest India for the next few days but assured a hopeful fall in the temperature after two days in Central India.
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Water shortage worsens amid scorching heatwaves in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 31 (ANI): Residents of Sindh and other parts of Pakistan are living under extremely hot weather conditions with mercury surpassing 50 degrees Celsius, and water woes are making the situation worse as clean drinking water and water for the crops are diminishing.
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Budget-friendly tips to cool your home during summers
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI): In our country, high temperatures are common during summers and result in pushing up electricity bills with the increased use of air conditioners as people seek relief from the heat.
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Union Health Ministry urges states, UTs to implement national plan on heat
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry issued an advisory to the States and Union Territories urging them to disseminate the guideline document 'National Action Plan on Heat-Related Illnesses' to all districts for effective management of heat-related issues amid the ris
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Health Ministry issues advisory to states amid ongoing heatwave
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Sunday issued an advisory to the chief secretary of states amid the rising temperature and heatwave in parts of the country.
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Schools, colleges, Anganwadi centres in Odisha closed for next 5 days amid
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 26 (ANI): In view of the prevailing heat wave condition, the Odisha government announced the closure of all schools, colleges, universities and Anganwadi centres for five days in the state.
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Heat Wave Spell likely to continue over Central & West India: IMD
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Amid the stifling and sweltering heatwave around the country, the Indian Meteorological Department on Wednesday informed that the Heat Wave Spell is likely to continue over Central and West India during the next 4 to 5 days.
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IMD issues heat wave warning for seven Odisha districts, advises sick and
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], March 17 (ANI): India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Thursday, issued a heat wave warning for seven districts in Odisha and advised sick and elderly people to stay indoors in the afternoon to avoid direct exposure to heat waves.
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Homelessness heightens serious illness, hospital visits during heat waves:
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
California [US], December 26, (ANI): A team of researchers have found evidence of the health impacts of heatwaves on people experiencing homelessness, visits to emergency departments and which characteristics make them particularly at-risk.
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Delhi records highest-ever power demand of 7,323 MW today
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Amid the ongoing sweltering heatwave, the national capital on Friday recorded its highest-ever electricity peak demand of over 7,323 megawatts.
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Residents of Canada's Lytton evacuate as catastrophic wildfires devastate
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
British Columbia [Canada], July 2 (ANI): Around 250 residents of Lytton city of Canada's British Columbia have been ordered to evacuate as explosive wildfires broke out amid soaring temperatures causing record heat waves in the province.
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