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Heatwaves are getting more deadly and frequent
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The old, the ill, and the poor are especially vulnerable to the devastating effects of heatwaves like the one we are presently experiencing. One of the deadliest natural disasters in recent memory, the 2003 heatwave that saw temperatures in Europe exceed 47.5 degrees Celsius claimed between
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Kerala State Disaster Management Authority issues alert in wake of increas
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A press note issued by KSDMA has said, "The general public should avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during the day between 11 am and 3 pm. KSDMA has issued alerts after the effective heat index has crossed 40 degrees Celsius in the state."
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Henry Olonga confirms former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak "is very much a
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Former Zimbabwe cricketer Henry Olonga has now revealed that Heath Streak is alive after earlier posting that he had died on Wednesday.
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Researchers create new test chamber to find better ways to keep people coo
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A shipping container that can be used to test passive cooling systems could assist researchers and builders in discovering carbon-free solutions to keep people cool in high temperatures.
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Did you know soils play key role in keeping planet cool?
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The study investigated how to stop soil carbon from evaporating and trapping heat in the air.
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World Athletics C'ships 2023: Avinash Sable fails to progress in final, fi
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Avinash Sable, who holds India’s national record in men’s 3000m steeplechase with a mark of 8:11.20, logged 8:22.24 to finish seventh in heat one. Only athletes finishing in the top five in the three heats advance to the final
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Rain lashes parts of Delhi, brings relief from scorching heat
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Saturday morning, bringing temperatures further down in the city, which was witnessing sultry weather conditions.
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Mahika Gaur, Bess Heath receive maiden call-ups for England in series agai
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Gaur, who represented UAE in this year's ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup, plays domestic cricket in the UK and was part of Thunder's run to Charlotte Edwards Cup Finals Day and played a key role in their Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches earlier this year.
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Enterprises will unlock new value with ONDC, says Manoj Gupta of Plotch
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 18: With the race for ONDC enablement heating up, one of the most promising tech companies, Plotch.ai is leading the pack to help enterprises join the ONDC network with its innovative suite of technology products.
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Soils pay key role in keeping the planet cool: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The study looked at a way to prevent soil carbon from evaporating and retaining heat in the atmosphere.
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Top seeds flare on day 2 of Tamil Nadu International Surf Open QS 3000
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Performance levels lifted as conditions improved with clean surf in the two-foot-plus range. The Round of 48 and 6 Heats of the Round of 32 were completed before the competition went on hold due to onshore winds.
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Medications of chronic diseases can affect body's temperature: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A study has found that medications that are used to treat various chronic diseases may hinder the body’s ability to lose heat and regulate its core temperature to optimal levels.
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