Page 2 - Heatwave In India
168 MT buffer available to meet rising demand: CIL on coal shortage fears
State-owned CIL on Tuesday allayed fears of coal shortage, saying it has built up a buffer of 168 million tonnes (MT) to meet increased demand during the summer season. The company said it has an adequate quantity to meet the generation capacity of domestic coal-based plants, even as daily consumption of the dry fuel by thermal power plants soared. In a statement, the PSU said its coal stocks at domestic coal-based power plants stood at 47.6 million tonnes (MT) as on May 23, while inventory at the mine heads was at a comfortable 113.5 MT on May 24, up about 10 per cent from the year-ago, adding that this level is sufficient to meet 19 days of consumption. "Added to this, around three MT of coal is awaiting transit points such as goods sheds, private washeries and ports. Rakes on Run, that is, coal in transit at any point of time is around 4 MT, making a total of 168 MT of coal available in the system," the statement said. Compression of coal stock levels at coal-fired plants during
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Heat and mental health: Can rising temperatures trigger stress, aggression?
From sleep disruption to rising irritability, doctors say heat stress may quietly affect emotional health and worsen existing mental health conditions
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How extreme summers are starting to weigh on India's economic growth
Longer and more intense heatwaves are affecting jobs, farm output, electricity demand and health costs, raising concerns that India may be underestimating their economic impact
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No relief from heatwave as India braces for intense heat in next 4-5 days
Banda in Uttar Pradesh and Brahmpuri in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region recorded the country's highest maximum temperature at 47.6 degrees Celsius on Monday
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India's scorching nights strain power grid, raise health concerns
Higher heat means increased power consumption, and India has seen demand driven to repeated records, not only during the day but at night, resulting in occasional shortfalls
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How rising night-time heat is putting the body under constant stress
Even after sunset, the body may remain under heat stress as rising night-time temperatures disrupt sleep, recovery and the body's natural cooling process
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Heat stress widens factory divide as MSMEs face rising summer costs
Extreme heat is pushing up electricity bills, cooling costs and compliance expenses while reducing worker productivity, hitting factories and MSMEs with a rising but hidden cost burden
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IMD issues heatwave alert across India; Delhi may see relief by weekend
Heatwave conditions to persist across several states till May 28, while Delhi-NCR may witness thunderstorms and cooler temperatures
How West Asia conflict has turned Diet Coke into a rare commodity
Hormuz disruption has hit aluminium supply, triggering Diet Coke shortages in India as bars host themed parties and cola raffles amid a brutal heatwave with temperatures nearing 49 degrees Celsius
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IMD warns of severe heatwave across North India, temperatures set to rise
The IMD has warned of possible severe heatwave conditions across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Jharkhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi
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Delhi sizzles at 44.6°C as IMD warns of a prolonged heatwave spell
Dry scorching winds and relentless heat turned Delhi into a furnace on Monday as the maximum temperatures breached the 44 degrees Celsius mark in parts of the national capital, with the city staring at an extended spell of punishing heat in the upcoming week. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi's base station at Safdarjung logged a maximum temperature of 43.4 degrees Celsius, 3 degrees above normal, while the minimum settled at 26.3 degrees Celsius. Though no heatwave conditions were officially recorded in the city, Delhi witnessed its hottest May day since 2024 on Monday. The last time the national capital recorded a higher temperature in May was on May 17 in 2024, when the mercury stood at 43.6 degrees Celsius. Among the other stations, Ridge was the hottest at 44.6 degrees Celsius, 3.1 degrees above normal, followed by Ayanagar at 44.4 degrees Celsius, 2.3 degrees above normal, Lodhi Road at 43.8 degrees Celsius, 4.8 notches above normal, and Palam at 43
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India braces for prolonged heatwave, no relief likely till May 28
IMD forecasts severe heatwave conditions in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra till May 28
Heatwave scorches north, central India; alert issued for UP, Delhi
IMD has issued red and orange alerts across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi as heatwave to severe heatwave conditions continue across north and central India till May 27
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India's peak power demand crosses projected 270 GW amid heatwave
India's peak electricity demand crossed 270 GW amid rising temperatures and severe heatwave conditions, surpassing previous records for the fourth time this month
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Amid heatwaves, breathable fabrics reshape summer fashion for Indian women
As Indian summers grow harsher, women are embracing breathable fabrics, fluid silhouettes and versatile wardrobes that blend comfort, practicality and understated luxury
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Delhi likely to cross 46°C as IMD issues heatwave alert across India
Extreme heat conditions persist across north and central India, with unusually high night temperatures, even as pre-monsoon rainfall brings some relief across eastern, northeastern, and southern parts
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India's peak power demand hits record 265 GW amid heatwave conditions
The country's peak electricity demand touched a fresh record for the third straight day as severe heatwave conditions continued across several regions
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Nights are getting warmer in India: Why this trend will only worsen
From climate change to concrete heat traps, rising night-time temperatures are reducing cooling hours and making heatwaves more dangerous across Indian cities
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IMD forecasts severe heat in north India; Delhi under 'orange alert'
The IMD has forecast heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over large parts of northwest and central India over the coming days till May 25
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High power costs put cooling out of reach in India's parched heart
Rising electricity costs is worsening heat stress for low-income households
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