Heat Waves
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Karnataka: Many districts to face heatwave as mercury touches 43 degree mark, Bengaluru records feat
Karnataka | Apr 07, 2024, 06:01 PM ISTBengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka, recorded 37.6 degree Celsius, the highest that the mercury has gone in the last eight years. Several districts are predicted to witness heatwave conditions.
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IMD predicts heatwave, hailstorms in various states for next two days
India | Apr 06, 2024, 08:01 AM ISTThe weatherman has predicted heatwave, hail storms conditions in various states for next two days. The Met office said above-normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country in April, with a high probability over central south India.
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Hydration to Light Meals: 6 simple tips to beat the summer heatwave
Lifestyle | Mar 29, 2024, 01:11 PM ISTThe sun is blazing, the birds are chirping a little slower, and the only thing you crave is a cool and refreshing escape. Summer heatwaves can zap your energy and make even simple tasks feel daunting. Here are 6 simple tips to help you beat the summer heatwave.
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July was hottest month on record but scientists claim El Nino and other factors weren't only reasons
World | Aug 09, 2023, 03:07 PM ISTScientists agree that by far the biggest cause of the recent extreme warming is climate change from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas that has triggered a long upward trend in temperatures.
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South Korea to evacuate thousands of scouts from heatwave-hit jamboree site as major storm nears
World | Aug 07, 2023, 05:22 PM ISTHundreds of scouts in the campsite have been treated of heat-related illnesses since the World Scout Jamboree began last week.
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Tamil Nadu weather: Temperature likely to rise in coastal districts for next four days | READ
Tamil Nadu | Aug 02, 2023, 08:14 AM ISTTamil Nadu weather updates:A few districts like Madurai, Karur, Salem and Vellore might also witness an increase in the maximum temperature. They are likely to record around 38 degree Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius.
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China's Sanbao village breaks historic heatwave record; registers 52.2 degree Celsius temperature
World | Jul 17, 2023, 08:44 PM ISTChina, where the temperature rose to the 50-degree mark witnessed a dramatic change as Mohe, a city in northeastern Heilongjiang province, plunged to minus 53C in January.
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WMO declares first week of July as hottest week on record | Know all about UN climate agency
Explainers | Jul 12, 2023, 01:19 PM ISTIn a statement, the WMO said that the first week of July was the hottest on record following climate change and the initial stages of the El Nino weather pattern led to the warmest June on record.
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Bihar: All schools in Patna closed due to heatwave, to be reopened on THIS date
Patna | Jun 25, 2023, 08:24 AM ISTBihar: The Patna District Magistrate has ordered the closure of all academic activities up to class 12 in the district due to the heatwave situation.
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Maharashtra: School holidays extend amid severe heatwave; to be reopened on THIS date
Education | Jun 22, 2023, 06:28 PM ISTAmid the severe heat waves across the state, government has announced all schools to remain shut till June 30.
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Heatwave: Mandaviya chairs meet with 7 affected states, stresses on coordinated actions
India | Jun 21, 2023, 06:47 PM ISTUnion Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday (June 21) chaired a high-level meeting with the representatives of seven states experiencing severe heatwaves and stressed that with effective management and with coordinated actions between the Centre and states, no loss of lives could be ensured
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Heatwave: Mansukh Mandaviya chairs high-level meet to review preparedness
India | Jun 20, 2023, 12:50 PM ISTMansukh Mandaviya chaired a high-level meeting today (June 20) to review preparedness amid the ongoing heatwave across the country.
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'Biparjoy' impact: Rains, gusty winds hit Delhi-NCR; bring respite from heatwave
Delhi | Jun 16, 2023, 04:58 PM ISTThe national capital witnessed a sudden change in weather under the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy as Delhi-NCR received light showers today, bringing respite to the residents from the scorching heat.
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Patna: All academic activities restricted up to Class 12 in view of extreme heat wave | CHECK DATES
Bihar | Jun 12, 2023, 10:15 AM ISTBihar: Patna DM has restricted all academic activities up to class 12 in the district in view of the "extreme" heat wave in the state. Check here for the dates.
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As Delhi desperately awaits rainfall amid severe heatwave, IMD predicts some relief
Delhi | May 23, 2023, 06:09 PM ISTIMD predicts rainfall in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh for Wednesday as severe heatwave grips northern India.
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Heatwave alert: How to protect yourself from heat exposure?
Health | May 23, 2023, 04:19 PM ISTHeatwaves are becoming a common occurrence that can seriously harm people’s health. Know the life-saving tips to prevent the heatwave and avoid heatstrokes.
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Maharashtra govt announces early summer vacation for State Board schools | Details
Education | Apr 20, 2023, 09:38 PM ISTMaharashtra: The state government on Thursday announced early summer vacation for primary, middle and higher secondary schools in the state. Check here for more details.
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Odisha government prepones summer vacations in schools amid heatwave conditions
India | Apr 20, 2023, 02:35 PM ISTHeatwave in Odisha: All schools- government, private and aided- will be closed for summer vacation from Friday, the Information and Public Relations Department said on Thursday (April 20). The date of reopening of the schools will be decided soon, it added.
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Weather update: 90 per cent of India, entire Delhi in danger zone of 'heatwave' impacts | DETAILS
India | Apr 20, 2023, 09:46 AM ISTWeather update: Heatwaves claimed more than 17,000 lives in 50 years in India, according to a paper authored by M Rajeevan, former secretary of Ministry of Earth Sciences, along with scientists Kamaljit Ray, SS Ray, RK Giri and AP Dimri.
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Weather Update: IMD predicts slight relief from heatwave as intense cloud surround THESE states
India | Apr 19, 2023, 10:00 AM ISTAccording to the weatherman, the latest radar observations show the movement of an intense convective cloud mass across Punjab, Haryana, J&K, and Himachal Pradesh.