Heat
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Heat-related deaths rise by 68 percent worldwide in two decades, says Lancet study
India | Oct 26, 2022, 07:00 PM ISTThe report states that extreme weather events caused damage worth USD 253 billion in 2021, particularly burdening people in low human development index (HDI) countries in which almost none of the losses were insured.
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After India, Europe faces extreme heat; mercury rises above 40°C
World | Jun 18, 2022, 11:00 PM ISTOfficials have warned of wildfires across the western Mediterranean region as high temperatures and a long dry spell made for combustible conditions.
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At 43.5 degree Celsius, Delhi records hottest April day in 12 years
India | Apr 29, 2022, 07:56 AM ISTThe mercury leaped to 46 degrees Celsius at Sports Complex, making it the warmest place in the capital.
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How to take care of pets during summer season? 6 tips to get them through the warm weather
Lifestyle | Mar 23, 2022, 02:56 PM ISTDuring summers, pets need extra care as the warm temperatures are not suitable for your furry friends. If you are a pet parent, you need to make sure that they are well fed and hydrated so that heat does not have a negative effect on their health.
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Rains, strong winds hit Chandigarh, several trees uprooted
News | May 30, 2021, 08:40 PM ISTRain accompanied by strong winds lashed Chandigarh on May 29 leading to a drop in temperature by a few notches and bringing a much-needed relief from heat and humidity.
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Heat, soap, alcohol treatment effective against COVID variants, say researchers
World | May 19, 2021, 09:10 PM ISTThe team, led by researchers of the Ruhr-Universitat Bochum (RUB), analysed how long the variants remain infectious on surfaces made of steel, silver, copper and on face masks and how they can be rendered harmless by means of soap, heat or alcohol.
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Drizzling in Delhi brings down temperature
News | Mar 12, 2021, 11:20 AM ISTLight rain accompanied by cool breeze lashed in parts of national capital on March 12.
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Rain lashes parts of Delhi, brings respite from heat
News | Jun 07, 2020, 11:18 AM ISTRain lashed some parts of the Delhi-NCR on June 07 bringing respite from scorching heat.
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'Extreme heat' to hit Australia's south-east
World | Dec 26, 2019, 02:59 PM ISTAustralia's south-east region is slated to face "extreme heatwave" conditions, which is said to also elevate the already heightened fire risks, the weather department said. The "very hot pool of air" that built up over Australia last week, smashing records for the nation's hottest ever days, has merely re-circulated, creating "two separate rounds of extreme heat", The Sydney Morning Herald reported citing Blair Trewin, senior climatologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, as saying on Wednesday.
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Rains in north, eastern India bring relief from heat as monsoon progresses further
India | Jul 06, 2019, 10:49 PM ISTMany parts of northern and eastern India received rains on Saturday as monsoon covered most of the country, bringing respite from the sweltering heat.
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Uttar Pradesh: 4 train passengers die due to heat in Jhansi
India | Jun 11, 2019, 11:41 AM ISTAccording to reports, the passengers travelling on the Kerala Express train on Monday evening complained of uneasiness and by the time the train reached Jhansi, they had expired.
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Hospitals get more patients with heat-related ailments; docs say nothing alarming
India | Jun 10, 2019, 10:33 PM ISTAs several hospitals in Delhi witness a surge of patients with heat-related ailments amid a scorching summer, doctors Monday said the situation so far is "not alarming" and adequate arrangements are in place.
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From Delhi to Mumbai, rain lashes parts of India; 24 flights diverted
India | Jul 02, 2018, 11:30 PM ISTDownpour began in parts of the national capital in the evening after dust-laden winds swept the city, even as the maximum temperature settled at notch above normal.
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Fire at ink factory in Gujarat, intense heat leads to fire in a power grid in Bihar
News | Jun 10, 2018, 07:53 AM ISTअहमदाबाद में इंक फैक्ट्री में लगी आग, बिहार में भीषण गर्मी से पावर ग्रिड में लगी आग
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Beware! Think twice before cooking or heating your meals in the microwave
Health | Jan 18, 2018, 11:27 AM ISTMicrowaves emit 7.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year in the EU, which is equivalent to the annual emissions of 6.8 million cars.
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SEE PIC! NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope captures stunning image of Pandora's Cluster
World | Sep 29, 2016, 04:39 PM ISTNASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has captured a new image of Pandora's Cluster, or Abell 2744, which will allow astronomers to study the distant universe. The Pandora’s Cluster is a giant galaxy cluster resulting from the
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These T-shirts will turn body heat into electricity
World | Sep 14, 2016, 11:32 AM ISTScientists have discovered a new light-weight, conductive material which can convert body heat into electricity, and lead to T-shirts or arm bands that generate power for wearable electronics.
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2016 on track to be hottest year on record: United Nations
World | Jul 22, 2016, 12:00 AM ISTUnited Nations: If the temperatures around the world in the first six months are any example to go by, we already know that this year is hottest in our lifetime. These six months have
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NASA reveals something new about Mars that affects entire planet
World | Jun 14, 2016, 11:25 AM ISTNew Delhi: While examining the seasonal patterns of Mars, NASA revealed stunning pictures of a seasonal dust storm pattern on the surface of Red Planet. After decades of research NASA scientists discovered three distinct regional
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How socks are good for summer season
Lifestyle | Jul 10, 2015, 11:18 AM ISTMumbai: You may feel hot in the summer, but it's a good idea to put on a pair of socks to maintain hygiene, says an expert.Anusha Jain, designer, Bonjour, a multinational socks brand, has shared