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Severe heatwave alert issued for Western Rajasthan
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Regional Meteorological Centre issued an orange alert for a heatwave for West Rajasthan and a yellow alert for East Rajasthan from May 17 to 20 with the possibility of loo following the hot weather conditions in the state.
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Fresh heatwave predicted for Rajasthan, after temporary relief
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The India Meterological Department official said, "Currently, in most of the parts of Rajasthan, the average temperature is ranging between 40-42 degrees Celsius, which is slightly normal, but the minimum temperature recorded in some parts is around 31 degrees Celsius, which is 2-3 degrees h
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Rainfall brings respite to Rajasthan from heatwave
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, Radhe Shyam Sharma, said on Sunday that Rajasthan has experienced significant relief from the scorching heatwave, with various districts witnessing wind and rainfall activities over the past 24 hours.
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"Voter turnout low, people not enthusiastic for elections due to heatwave"
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI here today, Maharashtra Minister Patil said, "Due to the heat, people are not looking enthusiastic for the elections. That's why the voter turnout is not crossing the 50 per cent mark. All the parties are working to increase voter turnout. We will definitely win but the range
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Climate change erodes education outcomes: World Bank
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Over the past 20 years, schools were closed during around 75 percent or more of the extreme weather events that impacted 5 million people or more. It's now common for a country to close their schools multiple times over the course of a year due to heatwaves, flooding, high levels of pollutio
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Monsoon holds key for RBI's future monetary policy actions
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
As parts of India witness heatwaves this summer, chances of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cutting key interest rates in have also diminished.
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Met predicts relief from heatwave in Rajasthan in next two days
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amid the soaring temperature and heatwaves across the nation, including Rajasthan, the Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, Radhe Shyam Sharma on Friday said that Western Rajasthan is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius.
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Scorching heat waves will hurt the economic growth of the country
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The severity of heatwaves is escalating every year, raising concerns about a looming climate crisis. Regulators and financial institutions have been emphasizing the detrimental effects of heat waves on the economy.
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Rajasthan: Amid heatwave, doctors advise kids, elderly to avoid stepping o
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amid the heatwave across vast swathes of the country, including Rajasthan, and a runaway mercury settling at disconcerting levels; the doctors on Thursday issued a word of caution for children and the elderly, especially those battling illnesses or with medical conditions.
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With 'Sakhi booths', guidelines to tackle heatwave, Odisha gears up for si
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Ganjam Collector and District Magistrate Dibya Jyoti Parida said, "We are also developing many model polling stations. So, all the criteria that are required have been met. We are also having 'Sakhi booths' - all women booths. Those officials have been trained properly and all the arrangemen
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Delhi's first Heat Stroke Unit prepared to treat patients at Ram Manohar L
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Dr Professor Ajay Shukla spoke on the newly inaugurated unit and said, "Equipped with cutting-edge medical technology and staffed by a team of highly trained professionals, the Heat Stroke Unit stands ready to provide immediate and specialized care to those affected by heat-related illnes
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Heatwave grips Rajasthan: Yellow alert issued as temperatures soar
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Jaipur has issued a yellow alert and heatwave warnings in Rajasthan as temperatures in various districts have crossed the mark of 44 degrees Celsius.
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