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IIT Bombay Study Shows Why South Asia Repeatedly Faces Extreme Heat Waves
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) have found different climatic drivers behind back-to-back extreme heat events experienced by South Asian countries including India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
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Weather Department Issues Heatwave Alert For 6 States
The India Meteorological Department issued heatwave warning for Delhi and its adjoining areas today. Prevailing heat wave conditions over northwest India will also subside from tomorrow, the weather officials said.
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All Tests Are Normal, I Am Perfectly Well Now: P Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram, who fainted due to heat at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, informed that all his tests are normal and he is perfectly well now.
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Heat Wave Grips Delhi As City Sizzles At 40.2 Degrees
Delhi on Monday recorded its highest temperature of the season, with the mercury touching 40.2 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung, a departure of 5.1 degrees above normal.
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Heat Wave Incoming, Here's How Tihar Jail Plans To Keep Inmates Cool
Two lemons a day and "heat-resistant sheets" are part of the plan of Tihar Jail authorities to help inmates cool off as the summer approaches.
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Severe Heatwave Alert In Rajasthan, Barmer Hits 45.6 Degrees Celsius
According to the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, a severe heat spell has begun and is likely to continue for the next two to three days, with no immediate relief in sight.
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Summer Scorches North India, 21 Cities See Temperatures Above 42 Degrees
Twenty-one cities across five states in India registered temperature of 42 degrees Celsius and above today. National capital Delhi will have to grapple with the heat wave for the next three days.
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Severe Heat Waves Predicted In 89 Mandals In Andhra Pradesh Today
Out of the 89 mandals, 14 are from Srikakulam district, Vizianagaram (22 mandals), Parvathipuram Manyam (12), Alluri Sitarama Raju and Anakapalli (nine each), Kakinada (seven), East Godavari (eight), Eluru (five) and NTR (three).
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Heat Waves Predicted In 49 Mandals In Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority has forecast heat waves across 49 mandals.
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Gujarat Slums Get 'Cool Roofs' To Combat Extreme Heat
Hundreds of roofs in the informal settlements of Gujarat have been painted in a reflective, white coating over the last two months to try to keep their occupants cooler.
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Heavy Rain In Delhi On First Day Of March After Warm February
India is likely to experience a warmer than usual March with a good number of heat wave days.
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India Aim To Take Advantage Of UAE's 'Heat Wave' In Women's T20 World Cup
Weariness of the UAE pitches and the conditions are likely to play into favour of India's spin-heavy squad.
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Kashmir Records Highest July Temperatures In 25 Years Amid Scorching Heat
Kashmir has been reeling under intense heat wave with several places in the valley recording their highest July temperature in 25 years on Sunday.
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India's Electricity Demand May Surge By 8% This Year: Report
With demand for electricity in India expected to surge by a massive 8% this year, the world's demand is rising at its fastest rate in years, driven by robust economic growth, intense heat waves and uptake of technologies that run on electricity.
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Heatwave Grips Kashmir, Srinagar Was Hotter Than Kolkata On Tuesday
Kashmir is currently under the grip of a heat wave with day temperatures at various places soaring to record-high, even as some respite is likely ahead this week, officials said on Wednesday.
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IIT Bombay Study Shows Why South Asia Repeatedly Faces Extreme Heat Waves
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) have found different climatic drivers behind back-to-back extreme heat events experienced by South Asian countries including India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
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Weather Department Issues Heatwave Alert For 6 States
The India Meteorological Department issued heatwave warning for Delhi and its adjoining areas today. Prevailing heat wave conditions over northwest India will also subside from tomorrow, the weather officials said.
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All Tests Are Normal, I Am Perfectly Well Now: P Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram, who fainted due to heat at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, informed that all his tests are normal and he is perfectly well now.
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Heat Wave Grips Delhi As City Sizzles At 40.2 Degrees
Delhi on Monday recorded its highest temperature of the season, with the mercury touching 40.2 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung, a departure of 5.1 degrees above normal.
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Heat Wave Incoming, Here's How Tihar Jail Plans To Keep Inmates Cool
Two lemons a day and "heat-resistant sheets" are part of the plan of Tihar Jail authorities to help inmates cool off as the summer approaches.
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Severe Heatwave Alert In Rajasthan, Barmer Hits 45.6 Degrees Celsius
According to the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, a severe heat spell has begun and is likely to continue for the next two to three days, with no immediate relief in sight.
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Summer Scorches North India, 21 Cities See Temperatures Above 42 Degrees
Twenty-one cities across five states in India registered temperature of 42 degrees Celsius and above today. National capital Delhi will have to grapple with the heat wave for the next three days.
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Severe Heat Waves Predicted In 89 Mandals In Andhra Pradesh Today
Out of the 89 mandals, 14 are from Srikakulam district, Vizianagaram (22 mandals), Parvathipuram Manyam (12), Alluri Sitarama Raju and Anakapalli (nine each), Kakinada (seven), East Godavari (eight), Eluru (five) and NTR (three).
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Heat Waves Predicted In 49 Mandals In Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority has forecast heat waves across 49 mandals.
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Gujarat Slums Get 'Cool Roofs' To Combat Extreme Heat
Hundreds of roofs in the informal settlements of Gujarat have been painted in a reflective, white coating over the last two months to try to keep their occupants cooler.
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Heavy Rain In Delhi On First Day Of March After Warm February
India is likely to experience a warmer than usual March with a good number of heat wave days.
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India Aim To Take Advantage Of UAE's 'Heat Wave' In Women's T20 World Cup
Weariness of the UAE pitches and the conditions are likely to play into favour of India's spin-heavy squad.
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Kashmir Records Highest July Temperatures In 25 Years Amid Scorching Heat
Kashmir has been reeling under intense heat wave with several places in the valley recording their highest July temperature in 25 years on Sunday.
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India's Electricity Demand May Surge By 8% This Year: Report
With demand for electricity in India expected to surge by a massive 8% this year, the world's demand is rising at its fastest rate in years, driven by robust economic growth, intense heat waves and uptake of technologies that run on electricity.
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Heatwave Grips Kashmir, Srinagar Was Hotter Than Kolkata On Tuesday
Kashmir is currently under the grip of a heat wave with day temperatures at various places soaring to record-high, even as some respite is likely ahead this week, officials said on Wednesday.
