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Heatwave: Rajasthan's electricity demand surge 20 per cent
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Amid the surge in demand for electricity due to prevailing heatwaves, the Energy Minister of Rajasthan, Hiralal Nagar has instructed all the officers and employees of the Electricity department to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the state.
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Bhumi Pednekar installs scores of water bowls in Mumbai to help animals co
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar, also known for her passionate advocacy for environmental and animal welfare, has launched a new project to help animals and birds in Mumbai cope with the sweltering summer heat.
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Heatwaves push India's power demand to seasonal peak; Delhi sets record in
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
According to the State Load Despatch Center (SLDC) data today, Delhi's peak power demand clocked 7717 MW; the highest ever in the history of the national capital.
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Doctor's advice to cope with heatwave: Cover body parts while going out, k
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amidst increasing mercury, Dr Deepak Maheshwari, Principal of SMS Medical College, has shared tips on how to protect oneself from heatwaves and rising temperatures, emphasising covering the body parts and staying hydrated.
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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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Heatwave in Rajasthan: IMD issues yellow alert from May 7 to 10
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
"In Rajasthan, the temperature will be 44-45 °C. There is a possibility of heatwaves and loo. From May 7 to 10, there will be a heatwave. From May 10-11, there is a possibility of light rain in some regions. From May 7 to 10, IMD Jaipur has issued a yellow alert for a heatwave," said t
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Rajasthan: Coolers, sprinklers installed at Jaipur's Nahargarh Biological
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Tigers are being provided cold milk while ice creams, 'sattu', and honey are being given to bears. Watermelon, melon, and cucumber have been included in the diet of deer, hippo, and chital.
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India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2023: UN report
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
According to the 'The State of the Climate in Asia 2023' report, prolonged heatwaves affected South and South-East Asia in early summer.
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Lok Sabha Election : ECI constitutes task force to monitor heat conditions
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
According to an official release, "A task force comprising officials from ECI, IMD, NDMA and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will review the impact of heat waves and humidity five days before each polling phase for any concerning developments and mitigatory measures, if necessar
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