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A man walks through a rain-soaked Jaipur road as evening showers and strong winds bring respite from scorching heat Thursday Jaipur: Rajasthan remained in the grip of intense heatwave conditions Thursday, with Phalodi recording the state’s highest maximum temperature at 45.2°C. However, several districts witnessed dust storms and light rainfall in the evening, bringing temporary…
Summer heatwaves often feel intolerable, not only to human beings but also to our furry friends. Since they can’t sweat through the skin like us, they pant to cool off, but panting isn’t always enough. With furry family members counting on us, it’s heart-wrenching to think of them suffering from scorching temperatures, burnt paws, or…
Keeping children properly hydrated is essential for their overall health and daily functioning. While it may sound simple to just offer water, the reality is that children often do not recognise when they are thirsty. They may become distracted with play, school, or activities and forget to drink enough fluids. Experts, including those from the…
A sudden weather shift in Delhi brings heavy rain, causing a noticeable drop in temperature and offering relief from the heatwave. NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR witnessed a sudden weather shift on Thursday afternoon, with a hailstorm and rain bringing much-needed relief from heatwave conditions.Dark clouds enveloped large parts of the region as rain and storm activity…
Ranchi: Following days of heatwave conditions, residents are likely to experience some relief from Monday with the Met office on Sunday predicting that the entire state is likely to get rain and thunderstorm.The Ranchi weather office issued a yellow alert of rain, thunderstorm and lightning for 11 districts and an orange alert for the remaining…
LUCKNOW: As hot weather conditions intensified on Saturday, many parts of the state reeled under heatwave, with the mercury crossing a record 47 degrees Celsius mark in Banda, hottest in the country.While most districts recorded maximum temperatures above 42 degrees Celsius, Lucknow saw a rise in mercury, making Saturday the hottest day of the season…
In extreme heat, air conditioners provide stronger protection by lowering temperature and humidity, but can cause dryness and dehydration if misused. When heat turns relentless, the question shifts from comfort to survival. Long, humid days and warm nights are now common across Indian cities, and cooling is no longer a luxury. It is a health…
NEW DELHI: The city experienced its hottest day of the year on Thursday. The Ridge logged 43 degrees Celsius, which was the highest maximum temperature this season. The Met department has predicted heatwaves on Friday and Saturday as the temperature could rise more.India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert across north-west India for…
Under the “water bell” system, schools have been asked to ring a bell every 45 to 60 minutes to remind students to drink water and prevent dehydration, the DoE circular said (AI image) NEW DELHI: With temperatures rising and the IMD warning of an impending heatwave in the capital, the Directorate of Education (DoE) has…
NEW DELHI: After a brief rain relief, the mercury has started rising again, with the maximum temperature touching 40.1 degrees Celsius, three degrees above normal, on Sunday at the city’s base station, Safdarjung.For the first time this season, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions in isolated areas from Wednesday…
