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India's power demand slips 5.2% in October amid unseasonal rains: Report
Updated : 4 months ago IST
India's power demand slumped 5.2 per cent year-on-year in October 2025, dragged down by unseasonal rainfall and lower temperatures that reduced the need for cooling loads, according to a power sector update by Nuvama Research
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Pakistan: "Hazardous smog" in Karachi poses serious health risk, experts u
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Karachi is experiencing "hazardous smog" due to falling temperatures and dust from construction sites, posing serious health risks, especially to children. Health experts advised wearing face masks, eating nutritious food, and avoiding unnecessary outdoor activity. Cases of chest infections
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Without decarbonisation, Delhi could touch 50°C, warns former minister Jay
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Union Minister of State for Finance and Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha on Monday warned that Delhi could experience extreme temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius in the future if India fails to take urgent and decisive action towards decarbonisation.
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Karachi to see light to moderate rain on September 30
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall in various parts of Karachi on September 30, while temperatures in the city are expected to rise, reaching up to 38°C by Monday
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India details "heat action" plan at UNGA, calls for stronger disaster coop
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
At the High-Level Solutions Dialogue on Early Warning and Extreme Heat, Ambassador George highlighted India's national Heat Action Plans as a key framework to tackle rising temperatures. He pointed to the use of digital tools for last-mile alerts and promotion of low-cost cooling solution
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Ram Gopal Kothari becomes first Indian to complete marathon at Geographic
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The North Pole Marathon is a race like no other, held on drifting sheets of sea ice only a few metres thick, floating above frigid Arctic waters. Athletes face temperatures around minus 8-degree celsius, piercing winds that cut through layered clothing, and even the possibility of polar bear
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Gulf of Eilat corals survive record heatwaves, offering global hope
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A new study has revealed that corals in the Gulf of Eilat have survived four consecutive and intensifying marine heatwaves, including the world's most extreme event in 2024, without experiencing mass bleaching -- a resilience unmatched anywhere else on the planet. The findings provide a r
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Neglect deepens crisis: Flood victims in PoGB left in tents as winter sets
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
As winter begins in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), hundreds of families displaced by the August floods in Talidas, Ghizer district of PoGB, remain stranded in makeshift tents. With plummeting temperatures and inadequate facilities, flood victims are now appealing to the governme
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Glacier melt and water crisis loom as forest cover shrinks in PoJK
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking at a recent climate awareness session, Rafiq highlighted the direct link between rising temperatures, glacier melt, and the alarming decline in forest cover across the region.
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Odisha: Bhubaneswar gets India's first integrated heat and cooling action
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Developed by iFOREST in collaboration with the Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC), the plan provides a roadmap to address rising temperatures, humidity, the Urban Heat Island effect, and the growing demand for air conditioners.
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UAE rescue team continues its efforts to contain forest fires in Albania
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The UAE rescue team is battling wildfires in Albania, conducting 27 aerial missions with Black Hawk helicopters and 680 water drops using over 1,261 tons of water. Despite high temperatures and rugged terrain, the team works closely with Albanian authorities to contain fires and prevent reig
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UAE rescue team continues efforts to combat Albania wildfires
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The UAE rescue team is assisting Albania in fighting wildfires, conducting 18 aerial sorties and 359 water drops since last Monday in the Gramsh forest area. Despite high temperatures and tough terrain, the team is coordinating with Albanian authorities to contain the fires and prevent their
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