A new study has shown that even moderate heat can affect the human heart. The findings revealed that the increase in heart rate occurs even before a person’s internal temperature starts to rise during humidity.
Rain 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.
The researchers, including those from CSIR National Physical Laboratory in New Delhi, said in order to contain the pandemic, it is extremely important to implement standards for indoor air humidity in rooms with many people, such as hospitals, open-plan offices, or public transport.
The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is thought to spread through natural respiratory activities, such as breathing, talking and coughing, but little is known about how the virus is transported through the air, the researchers said.
Global warming is causing atmospheric heat and humidity to combine in several parts of the world, including in India, into a deadly extreme weather event, according to a study which says such conditions may also ravage economies.
The minimum temperature in the city settled at 6.1 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's normal.
As the air quality in Delhi dropped to 'very poor' category on Thursday, a SAFAR report said around 3,500 farm fires were recorded on Wednesday in neighbouring states, but "the wind direction is not favourable for any stubble fire plume intrusion". Delhi had received light rains on Thursday which increased the humidity level and downgraded the air quality.
New Delhi: Extreme heat and humidity levels pushed up Delhi’s peak power demand to an all-time high of 6,260 MW today, that is double the demand of Mumbai and three times more than the demand
New Delhi: It was a hot and humid morning here on Tuesday with the minimum temperature recorded at 26.4 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average.The Met Office has forecast light rainfall and thunderstorms
New Delhi: It began to rain in Delhi just minutes after a record-breaking yoga event ended at the Rajpath on Sunday.It was a cloudy Sunday morning in the national capital, with rainfall in some areas
New Delhi: Relief from heat is what we get when the rain gods show mercy, but rainfall also brings a lot of humidity. Be careful, it can be harsh on your hair."With increased humidity, there
New Delhi:It was a sunny Thursday morning here with the minimum temperature settling at 12.5 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average."The day is likely to be partly overcast," said an official of the
New Delhi: It was a pleasant Friday morning here with a slight nip in the air. The minimum temperature was four notches below the season's average at 15.6 degrees Celsius.The Met Office has forecast a
New Delhi: It was a sunny Friday morning in Delhi with the minimum temperature recorded at 20.3 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average. The Met Office has forecast a clear day ahead."Friday will
New Delhi: A sunny Wednesday morning here with a minimum temperature of 25.6 degrees Celsius, slightly above the season's average."The sky will become partly cloudy with the possibility of thunderstorms in the afternoon," said an
New Delhi: It was a pleasant Wednesday morning here with a minimum temperature of 26.1 degrees, average for this time of the season. The Met Office has forecast rain in the day."The sky will remain
New Delhi: It was a sultry Thursday morning here and rainfall is likely in some parts of the city in the day, the Met Office said.The minimum temperature in the morning was 28.4 degrees Celsius,
New Delhi: It was a sunny Saturday morning in the capital, with the minimum temperature recorded at 26.4 degrees Celsius, average for this time of the season. The Met Office has forecast a clear day
New Delhi: It was a sunny Sunday morning here with a minimum temperature of 25.8 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average. The Met Office has forecast a cloudy day."The sky will be partly
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