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Telangana may see hottest summer day in over 50 years
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 7 (ANI): The Indian Meteorological Department said mercury may hit around 48 degrees Celsius in the ensuing summers in Telangana - a figure that was last seen in 1966.
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EC refuses to reschedule polls due to Ramazan, heat wave; all geared up fo
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (EC) on Sunday rejected a plea seeking rescheduling of voting time on account of Ramazan, and the heat wave. The 5th phase of Lok Sabha polling will take place on Monday on 51 seats in seven states, for which all preparation
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Climate extremes play crucial role in global crop yield: Study
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 3 (ANI): Researchers have calculated the effect of extreme climatic conditions such as drought or heat waves on the yield of staple crops worldwide.
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Heat wave warning issued for parts of Gujarat, central Maharashtra
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], Apr 27 (ANI): Meteorological Centre (MC) Ahmedabad has released warning on Saturday for heat wave in multiple regions of Gujarat for the next 48 hours.
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Central and northern India may experience heat wave: IMD
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 25 (ANI): Most of the central and northern part of India is likely to witness heat wave in the coming days, with the maximum temperature expected to hover at 45-degree Celsius.
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Heat wave, dust laden winds set to hit Rajasthan, Gujarat
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Apr 22 (ANI): Rajasthan and Gujarat, where hot and dry winds have been prevailing for the last several days is set to witness an intense heat wave in the coming few days with day temperatures in some districts exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, according to Skymet W
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Ahmedbad Municipl body instructs labourers not to work during heat wave
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India] Apr 13, (ANI): Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has instructed contractors and labourers not to work in the daytime if the temperature breaches the 45 degree Celsius level.
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Environment Ministry advises Delhi Govt to come up with Heat Wave Action P
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 5 (ANI): A Steering Committee on Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on Friday advised the Delhi government to incorporate Heat Wave Action Plan to combat the upcoming summer season.
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Delhi, NCR to see temperatures soar intermittently in next 3 months: MeT d
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Apr 04 (ANI): Delhi and adjoining areas are likely to see temperatures soar as the area is set to see a heat wave in the upcoming three months according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Odisha govt directs schools to conduct morning classes from April 2
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Mar 24 (ANI): With Odisha likely to see a heat wave in the days to come, the state government has directed schools, both public and private, to conduct morning classes from April 2.
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Heat wave to get deadlier for wildlife, humans: Study
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 13 (ANI): Heat waves because of climate change are slowly becoming a deadly force for humans and wildlife on Earth.
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Climate change can affect immune system: Study
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 5 (ANI): Global warming is capable of inflicting more harm than we think it does. According to a recent study, Heat waves can reduce the body's immune response to flu. Climate change may affect the future of vaccinations and nutrition, suggests recent study
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