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Rajasthan's Barmer continues to record highest temperatures, mercury soars
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
On Friday, the maximum temperature reached 48.8 degrees Celsius in Barmer. A red alert was issued in most of the districts of Rajasthan, with temperatures expected to increase by two degrees Celsius from May 25 to 27.
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Tourists flock to Goa to beat scorching heatwaves before advent of Monsoon
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director Tourism and Managing Director, GTDC spoke on the monsoon preparedness in the coastal belt and said, "Beach clearing agencies are in place, all the cleaning activities are taking place. Lifeguards are situated in various beaches. Few shacks have already started
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WB: Kolkata's Alipore zoo implements heatwave relief measures for animals
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Amidst a severe heatwave, Alipore Zoological Park in Kolkata, introduced a range of measures to ensure the well-being of its animals. Subhankar Sen Gupta, an IFS officer, outlined the zoo's strategies to mitigate the effects of the extreme temperatures.
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Sweltering heat pushes India's power demand to fresh high
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
A considerable part of India has been experiencing severe heatwave, necessitating the need for air conditioners and coolers round the clock.
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Heatwave: Rajasthan's electricity demand surge 20 per cent
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Amid the surge in demand for electricity due to prevailing heatwaves, the Energy Minister of Rajasthan, Hiralal Nagar has instructed all the officers and employees of the Electricity department to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the state.
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Delhi's peak power demand crosses record 8,000 MW, demand peaks fifth day
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Delhi's peak power demand soared to 8000 MW on Wednesday, marking the highest level ever recorded in the capital's history, according to data from the State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC).
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Heatwave to continue in Rajasthan for next 4-5 days: Regional Met Dept
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
"In the next 48 to 72 hours, the temperature will rise above normal and witness an increase by 2 degrees Celsius. The current spell of heatwave will continue in Rajasthan for the next 4-5 days," said the Director of the Regional Meteorological Department.
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Heat wave: IMD issues red alert across North India for next 5 days
Updated : 1 year, 9 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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Bhumi Pednekar installs scores of water bowls in Mumbai to help animals co
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar, also known for her passionate advocacy for environmental and animal welfare, has launched a new project to help animals and birds in Mumbai cope with the sweltering summer heat.
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Avoid stepping out during heatwave, warns health experts
Updated : 1 year, 9 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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Heatwaves push India's power demand to seasonal peak; Delhi sets record in
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
According to the State Load Despatch Center (SLDC) data today, Delhi's peak power demand clocked 7717 MW; the highest ever in the history of the national capital.
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Severe heatwave alert for Rajasthan
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Amidst the predictions of a severe heatwave, Rajasthan is facing the havoc of soaring temperatures and scorching heat with severe heatwave. In the last 24 hours, the maximum temperature registered was 46.6 degrees Celsius in Pilani while Sri Ganganagar was second on the list with the maximum
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