"Heatwave to severe heat wave conditions are likely over many parts of Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi on 18th June 2024 and heat wave conditions are likely over isolated places over Jammu division, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Bihar and Jharkhand," IMD sa
Delhi's Water Minister Atishi on Monday appealed Haryana government to release the water and solve the problems of the people of Delhi amid the escalating water crisis and sweltering heat.
Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel has urged pilgrims to avoid peak sun hours (11 am to 4 pm) when performing their remaining Hajj rituals. He urged them to avoid direct sun exposure and stay away from hot surfaces, stressing that prevention is key.
Amid intense heatwave conditions in the city, the District Magistrate on Monday extended the summer vacations of private and government-run schools up to class 8 in the district of Patna till June 19.
The north Indian hill town of Shimla is facing a water crisis due to the hot weather conditions. The residents are using the traditional water sources to meet the water problem.
As the country endures the scorching summer heat, even the usually cool Himachal Pradesh is not spared, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert for some parts of the state.
As several parts of Delhi have been facing an acute shortage of water amid extreme summer heat, the Aam Aadmi Party accused the BJP of hatching a conspiracy against the people, while the BJP held a Matka-Phod protest against the Arvind Kejriwal government to highlight the crisis.
The severity of the situation was vividly portrayed as villagers, predominantly women descended into a deep polluted well to fetch water amidst scorching heat.
As Delhi's water woes escalate amid the prevailing intense heatwave, AAP MLAs accused Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil of not intervening in the matter, while the BJP held 'matka-phod' protest against the Arvind Kejriwal government highlight the water crisis in Delhi.