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Himachal Pradesh: Water crisis hits Shimla, people count on traditional wa
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
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.
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IMD issues Orange alert as heatwave conditions prevail in parts of Himacha
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
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.
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Gujarat: Rain lashes parts of Porbandar city, IMD issues alerts for differ
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Parts of Porbandar city in Gujarat witnessed heavy rainfall on Sunday, bringing relief to residents amidst rising temperatures.
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Delhi water woes: BJP holds 'matka-phod' protest, AAP MLAs accuse Union Ja
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
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.
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Arvind Kejriwal's govt responsible for water crisis in Delhi: BJP MP Yogen
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The record-high temperatures and heatwave in Delhi, which have resulted in maximum temperatures rising to around 50 degrees Celsius in some places, have also caused an extraordinary and excessive surge in water demand in the city.
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"Absolute failure...": Gajendra Singh Shekhawat slams Delhi govt over wate
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
As the national capital is reeling under a water crisis with the rising temperatures and scorching heatwaves, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat slammed the Delhi government, claiming that it is an "absolute failure" of Delhi government distributi
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Water shortages in Delhi persist; use available water carefully: Delhi Wat
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Delhi Water Minister Atishi said that due to severe heatwave conditions, the water shortage persisted in Delhi. She appealed to people to consciously and carefully use the available water.
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Gujarat's forest guards maintain water points amid heatwaves to protect en
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
In an effort to protect the last population of the Khur subspecies of wild ass, forest guards in Gujarat's Little Rann of Kutch are working tirelessly to combat the severe water shortage brought on by sweltering heatwaves.
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Chandigarh braces for scorching heat with temperature set to soar to 45 de
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Chandigarh is poised to experience extreme heat conditions on Saturday as the temperature is expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius.
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Gurugram traffic police equip personnel with 'AC jackets' to combat heat w
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
In an innovative effort to tackle heat waves, Gurugram traffic police have equipped their officers with air-conditioned jackets. These battery-powered jackets feature fans and ice pads, aimed at providing relief to personnel exposed to scorching heat. The initiative is currently in a tria
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UP's Prayagraj records 46.9 degrees Celsius, highest in India on Friday: I
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
According to IMD, East Uttar Pradesh experienced widespread severe heat, while parts of Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, south Uttarakhand, and north Odisha faced heatwave to severe heatwave conditions.
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Handheld rickshaw pullers suffer due to intense heat, few passengers in Ko
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Rickshaw pullers are not only working under intense heat; at times they have to wait for hours on the road as there are less passengers in this intense heat. The rickshaw pullers say that passengers usually prefer to stay indoors in the summer months.
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