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Delhi govt announces closure of Anganwadi centres till Jun 30 amid heatwave

In the wake of severe weather and ongoing heat in the national capital, the Delhi government has announced the closure of all Anganwadi centres till June 30. This measure aims to protect the health and safety of vulnerable children and mothers. To offset the impact of the closure, the Kejriwal government will provide Supplementary Nutrition Food items as Take Home Ration (THR), delivering these essential supplies directly to the beneficiaries' doorsteps, including children aged three to six years who typically receive hot cooked meals at the centres, said an official statement. Delhi Women and Child Development Minister Kailash Gahlot said, "Given the unprecedented heat wave conditions, it is imperative that we take proactive measures to protect them." "The doorstep delivery of supplementary nutrition ensures that our beneficiaries continue to receive the necessary nutritional support without having to endure the extreme heat. I have directed the Secretary, WCD, to ensure complianc

Heatwaves: How-to keep your smartphone cool during sizzling summer days

Excessive heat can take a toll on smartphones, too, but there are ways to keep the phone cool even when used outdoors in a sizzling summer day

Heatwave: Odisha records 45 deaths in last 24 hours, toll hits 141

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast said heatwave conditions are likely to continue in five western districts of Bargarh, Balangir, Nuapada, Sonepur, and Kalahandi till Wednesday

India's May factory growth slips to 3-month low, but remains sturdy: PMI

The HSBC final India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by S&P Global, dipped to 57.5 in May from April's 58.8, below a preliminary estimate of 58.4

Heat wave kills at least 56, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases from March-May

In a contrast, parts of eastern India have been reeling under the impact of cyclone Remal. Heavy rain in the north eastern state of Assam has killed 14 people since Tuesday

Heatwave intensity will reduce in parts of India in next three days: IMD

A reduction in the intensity of heatwave conditions is likely in the country over the next three days, the weather office said on Sunday. Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh was the hottest in the country with a maximum temperature of 46.2 degrees Celsius. Sirsa in Haryana and Ganganagar in Rajasthan sizzled at 45.4 degrees Celsius followed by Jhansi and Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh which recorded 45.2 degrees Celsius each, and Prithvipur in Madhya Pradesh and Bhiwani in Haryana at 45.1 degrees. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heat wave conditions over northwest, central and east India were likely to continue with reduced intensity during the next three days. The maximum temperature in the national capital settled at 42.8 degrees Celsius, two notches above the normal for the season. Aya Nagar in south Delhi recorded 43.4 degrees Celsius, Ridge 43.7 degrees Celsius, and Palam 43.5 degrees Celsius. Light rain with thundershowers were experienced in parts of Rajasthan. The weather

Selling like hot cakes: Online sales blaze as consumers click to stay cool

One of the main players in the quick commerce space- Swiggy Instamart, has witnessed a sharp rise in sales of juices, cold drinks, and ice creams

Summer-centric products sizzle as heatwaves persist across country

Beverage major Coca-Cola also reported a spike in demand across its portfolio

AC manufacturers clock two-fold jump in sales in May amid severe heatwave

A blistering summer has led to an almost two-fold jump in sales of air-conditioners in May even as leading manufacturers have been grappling with delays in installation and replenishing inventories of hot-selling energy-efficient models. The mercury is hovering above 45 degrees at several places including the national capital, which has been under the grip of a severe heatwave for the past few days. At the same time, AC makers are navigating exceptional demand, recording their best-ever sales in a month so far. Leading brands like Voltas, LG, Daikin, Panasonic, and Blue Star witnessed robust sales in May and the industry expects an overall growth of 30 to 35 per cent in 2024 compared to their sales of last year. Voltas recorded a two-fold jump in the sales of residential AC in May and expects the positive momentum to continue in the remaining period of the April-June quarter, said its MD & CEO Pradeep Bakshi. "As we reflect on May 2024, Voltas has a remarkable surge in sales, ...

Dust storm, cloudy sky provide respite from heatwave conditions in Delhi

Delhi experienced a sudden shift in weather on Saturday afternoon as a dust storm swept through the city accompanied by a cloudy sky. The change in the weather brought some relief for the city, which has been experiencing severe heatwave conditions for the last five days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted earlier that due to western disturbances, the national capital might experience a change in weather, including cloudy skies, a dust storm or a thunderstorm with very light rain accompanied by gusty winds. The weather office said the maximum temperature in the city is likely to settle around 43 degrees Celsius.

LS polls phase 7: Voting underway in 57 constituencies in 8 states, UT

In the seventh and final phase of the general election on Saturday, polling is being held for 57 constituencies spread across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, including Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third consecutive term in the Lok Sabha. The voting is being held in all 13 seats of Punjab and four of Himachal Pradesh, 13 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, nine in West Bengal, eight in Bihar, six in Odisha and three in Jharkhand, besides Chandigarh. Polling for the remaining 42 Assembly constituencies in Odisha and bypolls to six Assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh are also taking place simultaneously. The voting began at 7 am. Voters were seen standing in queues in front of polling booths since early in the morning among severe heatwave conditions in several parts of the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to people to exercise their franchise. "Together, let's make our democracy more vibrant and ...

'India runs power plants flat out to keep cool in heatwave, election'

The grid met record peak load of 246 mn kilowatts on May 29 and then 250 million kilowatts on May 30, shattering the previous record of 240 mn kilowatts set in September 2023, wrote John Kemp

Heatwave scare grows as Nagpur boils at 56 degrees C, all eyes on monsoon

The Nagpur Automatic Weather Station (AWS) recorded 56 degrees Celsius, while the AWS at the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Sonegaon also recorded 54 degrees Celsius

Fliers faint without AC after Air India flight delayed by over 20 hours

The flight to San Francisco, which was supposed to take off yesterday afternoon, will depart at 11 am today, after a delay of over 20 hours

41 places in India exceed 45 degree Celsius, UP on top with 11 locations

According to the IMD, Rajasthan's Ganganagar recorded the highest temperature in the country at 48.3 degrees Celsius

Scorching heat may be blighting India's road to becoming a developed nation

India has a far poorer natural endowment of land than Europe, North America and China, the continental economies that preceded it on the road to riches

National Heat Awareness Day 2024: Date, history theme and importance

National Heat Awareness Day is devoted to educating the public about the health risks related to extreme heat and how to safeguard our health. Heat waves are a developing concern everywhere

News updates: Delhi records maximum temperature at 45.6 degrees Celsius

LIVE news updates: As Delhi reels under extreme heatwave, fire dept receives over 220 calls in a day. Catch all the latest updates from across the globe here

'Error in sensor': What happened in Delhi's Mungeshpur on Wednesday?

The met department quickly corrected the reading and blamed the malfunctioning of the sensors kept at the Automated Weather Station (AWS) for the gaffe

Provide compensation to families of those killed in heatwave: Rajasthan HC

The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday directed the state government to provide compensation to the dependents of people who died due to heatwave, and said there was a need to declare heatwaves and cold waves "national calamities". Taking suo motu cognisance regarding environment protection and climate change, the high court directed the chief secretary of Rajasthan to constitute committees of various departments to take immediate and appropriate steps for effective implementation of 'Heat Action Plan' prepared under the Rajasthan Climate Change Project. The state government was directed to pay suitable compensations to the dependents of those who died due to heatstroke. The single-judge bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand also directed the state authorities to sprinkle water on the roads with huge public movement, to provide cooling spaces, shades at the traffic signals where required, all possible facilities at the health centres for treatment of heatwave patients and issue advisory