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Extreme heatwaves drive Delhi's power demand to record high of 8,647 MW
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The extreme heatwave continues to push Delhi's power demand northwards. According to the State Load Dispatch Centre data, at 3:22 PM on Tuesday, Delhi's peak power demand clocked 8647 MW. It is the highest ever in the history of the national capital.
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As heatwaves push power demand, power ministry asks utilities to be on ale
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
According to Ministry of Power press release, on 17 June, the Northern Region alone recorded its highest peak demand of 89 GW, which was successfully met despite the prevailing heat wave.
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"Absolute failure...": Gajendra Singh Shekhawat slams Delhi govt over wate
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
As the national capital is reeling under a water crisis with the rising temperatures and scorching heatwaves, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat slammed the Delhi government, claiming that it is an "absolute failure" of Delhi government distributi
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Gujarat's forest guards maintain water points amid heatwaves to protect en
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
In an effort to protect the last population of the Khur subspecies of wild ass, forest guards in Gujarat's Little Rann of Kutch are working tirelessly to combat the severe water shortage brought on by sweltering heatwaves.
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UP govt rolls out extensive strategy to shield crops from heatwaves, monso
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Amidst the ongoing heatwave and the monsoon approaching, the Uttar Pradesh government, dedicated to farmers' welfare, has implemented a comprehensive plan to safeguard the state's crops.
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"Haryana govt's lies have been busted": Delhi govt to approach SC again am
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Amid the water crisis in the national capital during heatwaves and rising temperatures, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Minister Atishi on Tuesday claimed that neighbouring Haryana is releasing less water into the canals of Delhi and the AAP government would approach the Supreme Court
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Bihar battles heatwaves during critical election days, 19 people die
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
In Bihar's Aurangabad, the death toll due to heat wave conditions has reached 12, while four people died in Kaimur district, including a worker on election duty, on Thursday and three people have died in Bihar's Arrah in Bhojpur district after suffering from extreme heatwaves in the region.
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Keep yourself hydrated: Doctor's advice to cope with heatwave in Rajasthan
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
After the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heatwave alert for Rajasthan, Dr Deepak Maheshwari, Principal and Senior Cardiologist at S.M.S. Medical College in Jaipur shared tips on how to protect oneself from heatwaves and rising temperatures, emphasising covering the body parts
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Highest temperature in Rajasthan recorded in Phalodi at 50 degrees Celsius
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The scorching heat continues in most parts of Rajasthan and Phalodi recorded the maximum temperature in the state today at 50.0 degrees Celsius. The second highest temperature was recorded in Barmer at 48.8 degrees Celsius.
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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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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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