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Severe heatwave red alert for states of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh: IM
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave red alert warning for the states of Punjab and Haryana and the capital, Chandigarh. The warning comes as temperatures soar across Northwest India, with IMD predicting continued heatwave to severe heatwave conditions ov
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Iran President's helicopter crash: Teams mobilised after Turkish drone loc
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Iranian authorities on Monday moved the rescue teams towards the crashed chopper carrying Ebrahim Raisi after a Turkish drone Akinci identified a heat source in the accident region, Iran-based news network Press TV reported.
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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 traffic jam in Haridwar causes distress to travellers due to scorch
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Haridwar is grappling with severe traffic congestion this weekend, exacerbated by the influx of visitors for the Char Dham Yatra.
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IMD issues red alert for Delhi; temperature likely to touch 44 degrees
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Senior IMD scientist Naresh Kumar said that the current situation will prevail for the next week.
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Bihar: Shahi litchi of Muzaffarpur to remain costly due to heatwave spells
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
According to records from past years, one lakh metric tonnes of litchi are produced every year. This year, the possibility of production has been considered to be limited to 75 to 80 thousand metric tonnes.
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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
"Mahayuti will win, break all records": Maharashtra CM Shinde exudes confi
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amid the heated political atmosphere in Maharashtra, as the state enters last day of campaigning, , Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasized the extensive development projects and economic progress in the region under the NDA rule.
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Doctor's advice to cope with heatwave: Cover body parts while going out, k
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amidst increasing mercury, Dr Deepak Maheshwari, Principal of SMS Medical College, has shared tips on how to protect oneself from heatwaves and rising temperatures, emphasising covering the body parts and staying hydrated.
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Delhi's peak power demand clocks 6987 MW, highest-ever in the first 18 day
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
According to an official release, on May 16, Delhi's peak power demand had clocked the season's highest of 6789 MW at 3:26 pm. This figure was surpassed just hours later at night to 6855 MW.
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Southwest Monsoon likely to advance into South Anadaman Sea around Sunday:
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
"Southwest Monsoon is very likely to advance into South Andaman Sea, some parts of Southeast Bay of Bengal and Nicobar Islands around 19th May, 2024," the IMD said in a post on 'X'.
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Day after Delhi’s Najafgarh trends as hottest in country, Met flags heatwa
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
A day after Delhi's Najagarh baked at over 47°C to trend as the hottest place in the country, the Met department on Friday held out no immediate respite from the searing and scalding heatwave as it issued a fresh heatwave warning for the northern plains till May 21, Tuesday.
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