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Heat wave: IMD issues red alert across North India for next 5 days
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Offering little respite to people reeling under a savage and searing summer wave across the vast swathes of the country's northern belt, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted heatwave to severe heatwave conditions to prevail over parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryan
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Avoid stepping out during heatwave, warns health experts
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi and other parts of North India, health experts have warned people not to go outside from 11 am-4 pm as it can lead to several health issues.
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"Wear loose clothes, drink water": AIIMS professor cautions against heatwa
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
As temperature soars and heat wave kicks in, Dr Neeraj Nishchal, professor in the Department of Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi, advised the public to exercise caution during peak heat hours to prevent heat-related illnesses.
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IMD issues heat wave warning for several districts across Himachal for 4-5
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
According to the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, the heat wave is likely to continue in isolated pockets in the districts of Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Solan, Sirmaur, Kangra, and Shimla districts of Himachal Pradesh for the next 4 to 5 days.
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Severe heatwave grips parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat; merc
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Taking to its social media handle, the IMD posted, "Today, heat wave to severe heat wave conditions were observed in some parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. Heat wave conditions in many parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi; in isolated pockets of Madhya Pradesh." Read More
"Voter turnout low, people not enthusiastic for elections due to heatwave"
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI here today, Maharashtra Minister Patil said, "Due to the heat, people are not looking enthusiastic for the elections. That's why the voter turnout is not crossing the 50 per cent mark. All the parties are working to increase voter turnout. We will definitely win but the range
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Scorching heat waves will hurt the economic growth of the country
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The severity of heatwaves is escalating every year, raising concerns about a looming climate crisis. Regulators and financial institutions have been emphasizing the detrimental effects of heat waves on the economy.
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With 'Sakhi booths', guidelines to tackle heatwave, Odisha gears up for si
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Ganjam Collector and District Magistrate Dibya Jyoti Parida said, "We are also developing many model polling stations. So, all the criteria that are required have been met. We are also having 'Sakhi booths' - all women booths. Those officials have been trained properly and all the arrangemen
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IMD issues orange alert for 13 districts of Telangana amid heat wave condi
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Sravani, Scientist C of Hyderabad Meteorological Centre said, "Since the last week there has been heat completely over the entire Telangana. In eastern India also the temperature is continuously increasing and is shooting up to 45 degrees. In the last week, in the entire Telangana, the tempe
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Telangana Lok Sabha Elections: Voting window extended by 1 hour amidst hea
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in Telangana, Collector and Returning Officer of the Mahabubnagar Parliament Constituency, Ravi Gugulothu, stated that all arrangements, including the important Randomization Of EVMs and polling preparations as per ECI guidelines, have been finalized.
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North Bengal tea industry faces crisis due to heat wave
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
As several parts of the country grapple with the ongoing heat wave, the situation poses serious challenges for the tea industry in North Bengal.
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Most parts of India likely to experience above normal maximum temperatures
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The IMD however stated that some parts of northwest and central India and adjoining areas of northeast peninsular India are likely to record normal to below normal maximum temperatures.
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