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Israel: Heatwave expected to break decades-high records
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Decades-high temperatures are expected in Israel during the current heatwave, which began yesterday and is expected to intensify, reaching its peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the Meteorological Service.
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French firefighters battle largest wildfire since 1949
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Firefighters in southern France are battling the country's largest wildfire since 1949, which has burned over 16,000 hectares, killed one person, and left three missing. The blaze remains out of control as officials warn of more heatwaves and worsening climate conditions.
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Tamil Nadu: Thirupparankundram's major irrigation tank Thenkal Kanmai runs
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The 'Thenkal Kanmoi', a major irrigation tank situated in the Thirupparankundram area of Tamil Nadu's Madurai district, has completely dried up due to extreme heat, raising serious concerns among farmers and local residents who depend on it for irrigation and drinking water.
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Mass deportations from Iran leave Afghan migrants stranded in extreme cond
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Thousands of Afghan migrants deported from Iran are facing extreme heat, lack of shelter, food, and water at the Islam Qala border. The crisis is worsening daily, with over 31,000 arrivals in 24 hours. UNICEF and Khaama Press report urgent need for coordinated humanitarian aid and support.
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Heatwave forces shut France, Swiss nuclear plants
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
To cool down, nuclear power plants pump water from local rivers or the sea, which they then release back into water bodies at a higher temperature. However, this process can threaten local biodiversity if water is released which is too hot.
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Extreme heatwave hits Europe
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Authorities across Europe are on alert as the first heatwave of the summer pushes temperatures up to 42C (107.6F), as the fastest-warming continent continues to suffer the effects of the climate emergency.
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Zydus Wellness' Glucon-D's 'Energy Ka Gola' energizes thousands of childre
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 25: As Indian cities battled sweltering heatwaves this summer, Zydus Wellness' Glucon-D, India's most trusted glucose-based energy drink powder, launched 'Energy Ka Gola', a community-focused initiative anchored in the belief that children should not have t
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Asia warming nearly twice as fast as global average, warns WMO
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In its "State of the Climate in Asia 2024" report released on Monday, the WMO said that the year 2024 was either the warmest or second warmest year on record--depending on the dataset used--with widespread and prolonged heatwaves affecting the region.
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Uttar Pradesh: Light rain, gusty winds bring respite from scorching heat i
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Ayodhya witnessed light rainfall accompanied by gusty winds on Monday, providing much-needed relief from the prevailing heatwave conditions in the region.
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AAP demands action after 'illegal' mobile tower collapses in Delhi's Safda
Updated : 9 months ago IST
A mobile tower in Safdarjung Enclave fell last night as the parts of the National Capital received gusty winds and heavy rainfall on Saturday overnight. There were no casualties or injuries reported in the incident.Delhi received a welcome shower of relief on Sunday from the recent heatwave.
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Delhi receives shower of relief from heatwave, IMD issues severe thunderst
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The rainfall, including gusty winds and thunderstorms, has significantly lowered the temperature in Delhi, offering relief from the intense heatwave conditions, providing a much-needed respite from the scorching heat.
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Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council extends holidays for schools upto c
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Uttar Pradesh government had earlier announced the reopening date of the schools as June 16, but due to severe heat in the state, the date has been postponed.
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