Heat Wave
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Heatwave to prevail in six states for next four days, says weather department
Intense hot weather is predicted in parts of West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Bihar where Lok Sabha elections will take place on April 26.
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As summer heat gets extreme, India’s construction workers are at risk of serious health problems
Employers must take steps to address heat stress by facilitating regular water breaks, reducing exposure, equipping sites with fans and washrooms.
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Is India ready for an election in extreme heat?
Experts flag the health risks involved for party workers and voters, and argue for clear, detailed directions from the Election Commission and governments.
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Searing heatwave in UP was made at least two times more likely by climate change, shows analysis
Climate Central’s Climate Shift Index, which estimates the influence of climate change on extreme temperatures, peaked in Uttar Pradesh on June 14.
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Central teams to be sent to help states deal with heatwaves, says health minister
Mansukh Mandaviya’s statement came in the backdrop of 68 deaths at the district hospital in Ballia, which an official had initially attributed to extreme heat.
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UP: 54 dead, over 400 hospitalised in Ballia following heatwave
Several parts of Uttar Pradesh are reeling under a heatwave with temperatures ranging from 42 to 47 degrees Celsius for the past few days.
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Video
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Humid heat waves expected in India and Bangladesh every year or two, says study
Last month, another study said that extreme heat has caused over 24,000 deaths in India since 1992.
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West Bengal, Tripura governments shut schools due to rising temperatures
A severe heatwave is very likely in some pockets of the Gangetic West Bengal and Bihar over the next two days, the India Meteorological Department said.
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Most parts of India to witness more heatwaves than normal this summer
The conditions will prevail throughout the country except some parts of North East and North West India and isolated pockets of the peninsula.
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The Reel
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Watch: In animated prequel, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva unite to defeat the warlord Raktadeva
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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IMD issues heatwave alerts for parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra till February 22
Heatwave conditions are rare for the parts of coastal regions in this month.
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More than 16 crore Indians will face adverse effects of heatwaves from 2030, says World Bank
It will also prompt India to look for alternative and innovative cooling systems, the report said.
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Heat-related deaths in India increased by 55% in 17 years, finds Lancet study
The study estimated that in 2020, more than 3,30,000 persons died in the country because of exposure to particulate matter from fossil fuel combustion.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar on team selection, KL Rahul’s omission and more
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India tour of Bangladesh: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana guide India to victory in third T20I
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Salima Tete to lead Indian women’s team for European leg
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian women lose to Japan, men to China in quarter-finals