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Heatwave to persist in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Delhi; Heavy rainfall likel
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
From the dry plains of Rajasthan to the bustling streets of Delhi and the sunbaked Saurashtra-Kutch region of Gujarat, citizens are already feeling the heat -- and it's only going to intensify over the next week.
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Rising temperatures drove 41 pc surge in peak power demand across India in
Updated : 1 year ago IST
India's peak power demand surged by 41 per cent during the summer months of 2023, driven by rising temperatures and frequent heatwaves, a new report by Climate Trends has found.
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Beat the Heat: Essential Car Maintenance Tips and Insurance Coverage for S
Updated : 1 year ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 28: As temperatures rise across India, your vehicle faces intense heat stress, impacting its performance and longevity. With many regions experiencing heatwaves exceeding 45°C, ensuring your car is well-maintained for summer is essential. Heat-related damages
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Extreme climate events in 2024 disrupted 242 million students: UNICEF
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
At least 242 million students in 85 countries or territories had their schooling disrupted by extreme climate events including heatwaves, tropical cyclones, storms, floods and droughts in 2024, exacerbating an existing learning crisis, a new UNICEF analysis revealed today.
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Madhya Pradesh recognizes heatwaves as natural disasters, ensures compensa
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
In a significant decision, the Madhya Pradesh government has included heatwaves in its list of natural disasters.
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At the onset of GDP data, Equirus says India's economic landscape remains
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
As the Indian government prepares to release its GDP data for the first quarter (April-June) of FY 2024-25 on Friday, the expectations are mixed amid various economic factors.
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Rural demand in FMCG sector will grow more in the coming quarters: Axis Se
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Despite facing headwinds such as severe heatwaves in the northern region, heightened competitive intensity, and the impact of the upcoming general elections, most FMCG companies managed to post mid to high single-digit revenue growth.
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Residents of Kashmir's Anantnag seek relief at local ponds and canals from
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Residents of the South Kashmiri region of Anantnag seek relief from the intense summer heat in the refreshing waters of their local ponds and canals as the country experiences periodic heat waves.
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Global electricity demand is forecast to grow by around 4 pc in 2024
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The world's demand for electricity is rising at its fastest rate in years, driven by robust economic growth, intense heatwaves and the increasing uptake of technologies that run on electricity such as EVs and heat pumps, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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World Bank Report Highlights Dire Impact of Climate Change on Education
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], July 16: A new report from the World Bank reveals the profound impact of climate change on education systems globally. As the climate crisis intensifies, extreme weather conditions are significantly disrupting educational environments and learning outcomes, especially i
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Prices of tomatoes, potatoes and green vegetables may further go up, heatw
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The prices of tomatoes will rise more in north India, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi NCR and Haryana. Farmers say tomato crops have damaged due to heavy rainfall in the Muradabad region.
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Delhi: Hot weather impacts operations at IGI airport
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
High surface temperatures are impacting flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, resulting in flight delays.
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