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As Odisha reels under heatwave, Met predicts mercury to hit 45°C in n
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
As Odisha continued to be in the grip of a heatwave, the Met department held out no immediate hope of a respite as it forecast the maximum daytime temperature to hit 45°C over the next 24 hours.
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Prayagraj in grip of scorching heat as mercury soars to 42°C; doctors
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid soaring political temperatures on the campaign trail ahead of the second phase of polling for the Lok Sabha, the Prayagraj district is in the grip of a sweltering spell, with the maximum daytime temperature reaching 42°C on Friday.
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Odisha continues to grapple with intense heatwave, 18 cities record above
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
As Odisha continues to grapple with intense heatwave, on Wednesday, 18 cities of the state recorded above 41 degrees Celsius with coal mining region of Talcher recording the highest at 43.2 degrees Celsius, said an India Meteorological Department official.
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Maharashtra: IMD issues thunderstorm warning with moderate rain for Thane
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
"Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and light to moderate spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph are very likely to occur at isolated places in the district of Thane during the next 3-4 hours," IMD said on Monday night.
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As summer intensifies, IMD warns of heatwave across multiple Indian states
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
As summer arrives in full force, the India Meteorological Department has forecast a heatwave in several regions, including North Goa, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal.
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Government takes measures to meet summer electricity demand
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to the Ministry of Power, the government has issued directives to all Gas-Based Generating Stations (GBSs) to ensure maximum power generation, thus optimizing the utilization of these facilities. This move comes in response to a significant portion of GBSs remaining underutilized d
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AC manufacturers seek to cash in on India's scorching summer forecasts
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts of a more than longer heatwave this summer, has given a reason to cheer for the air conditioner manufacturers. AC makers in India are ready with their stocks and are also launching new range of summer appliances for the mass market.
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Our mission is zero casualties in heat waves during polls: Chief Electoral
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In the wake of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections coinciding with the summer, Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, Nikunja Dhal said that the authorities were aware of the possible heatwave condition during the polling period and the mission is zero casualty in heat waves.
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Temperatures may start falling owing to thunderstorms in Peninsular India:
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
"If you talk about the last five-six days, there were heatwave conditions that were prevalent in South Peninsular India, specifically, the areas were North interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. There was a heat wave in these states," Naresh Kumar said speaking to ANI on Tuesday
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Heatwave grips Tamil Nadu: Karur, Dharmapuri breaches 40-degree mark
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
As heatwave hits Tamil Nadu, Karur and Dharmapuri breached the 40-degree mark, as per India Meteorological Department's Chennai office.
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Authorities in Odisha issue guidelines in several districts to tackle heat
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
As eight people were admitted to different hospitals in Odisha due to heat-related illnesses, Director of Public Health Odisha, Dr Niranjan Mishra on Saturday stated that guidelines have been given to all districts, and a training program has been organized for doctors to deal with rising te
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Odisha braces for intense heatwave, Bhubaneswar recorded 43.5°c
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Odisha is on high alert as a severe heatwave sweeps across the state, bringing scorching temperatures and challenging conditions for residents. With the mercury soaring to unprecedented levels, authorities are urging citizens to take immediate precautions to safeguard against the adverse eff
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