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What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis? | Explained

May 11, 2026 admin

The story so far: Delhi and the NCR are facing longer and more intense heatwaves, with the city increasingly retaining heat even at night. Rapid urbanisation, concrete-heavy infrastructure, air conditioning, and shrinking green cover have turned the Urban Heat Island Effect into a deeper “heat re-trap”. Why is Delhi retaining heat? This transformation is rooted…

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Heavy Rain In Delhi-NCR, Roads Flooded, Car Submerged, Traffic Crawls

June 28, 2024 admin

Delhi rain: A car was seen submerged at Minto Road. New Delhi: Parts of Delhi-NCR received heavy rain for the second consecutive day today with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more showers during the day. Rain, which brought further respite from the scorching heat, also caused waterlogging in several parts of the national capital….

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Heavy Rain In Delhi Brings Some Relief From Intense Heat Ahead Of Monsoon Arrival

June 27, 2024 admin

Monsoon is expected to arrive in Delhi by the end of this week New Delhi: Parts of Delhi today received heavy rain, bringing relief from the prevailing sultry conditions. Visuals shared by the news agency ANI showed heavy downpours in Munirka, Sarita Vihar, and other parts of the national capital with the India Meteorological Department…

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Keep Yourself Safe From Heatstroke, 15 Tips From Government Body

June 19, 2024 admin

Use fans, and damp clothing and bathe in cold water frequently. New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi, UP, Haryana and Punjab amid an intense heatwave that has swept the national capital and surrounding states over the last week. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has issued guidelines to…

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Delhi Bakes At 45.8 Degrees, Sees Driest May In 10 Years

May 31, 2024 admin

The IMD issued a ‘yellow alert’ for Saturday and said there is a possibility of thunderstorms. New Delhi: The national capital reeled under heat wave conditions for the fifth day on Friday with the mercury soaring to 45.8 degrees Celsius, six notches above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather department also…

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Food, Water For Birds In Supreme Court Complex As Heatwave Sweeps Delhi

May 31, 2024 admin

New Delhi: As an intense heatwave sweeps Delhi, Chief Justice Of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has ordered that adequate food and water supply must be ensured for animals and birds living inside the Supreme Court premises. According to sources, vessels with food and water have been placed across the campus for small animals like squirrels…

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Why north central India facing severe heatwave Explained

May 31, 2024 admin

The story so far: At least five people in Bihar’s Aurangabad city reportedly died on Thursday due to a sunstroke, news agency Reuters reported. Parts of north and central India continued to reel under a severe heatwave on Thursday, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a gradual fall in temperature over the next…

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Bihar Man Dies Of Heat In Delhi Hospital, Fever Shot Up To 107 Degrees

May 30, 2024 admin

A 40-year-old man from Bihar’s Darbhanga died at Delhi’s Ram Manohar Lohia hospital yesterday after he suffered a heatstroke during the record-breaking heatwave in the national capital. The man was admitted to the hospital late Monday night. A doctor who attended to him said he was living in a room with no cooler or fan…

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Delhi Power Demand Reaches All-Time High Of 8 Gigawatts Amid Scorching Heat

May 22, 2024 admin

Peak power demand in Delhi reached 8,000 MW at 3:42 pm today, according to officials. (Representational) New Delhi: As Delhi boils at scorching temperatures reaching up to 47 degrees Celsius, the capital’s electricity usage has reached an incredible peak of 8,000 MW today, its highest-ever peak power demand. Peak power demand in Delhi reached 8,000…

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