Page 4 - Summer Heat

Summer surprise: Incessant rain brings down power demand in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Co Ltd (CSPDCL), however, has heaved a sigh of relief. The demand for power has come down at a time the company officials were expecting it to be at a record high

Taking the heat off: A thought for workers toiling at sweltering sites

Peak summer is also peak production time, but the mandated SOPs and heat action plans offer little respite

Record-shattering heat: Summer of 2023 was earth's hottest in 2,000 years

As climate change continues to be exacerbated by El Nino, temperature records are likely to be broken again in 2024

India set to face hotter heatwaves amid preparation gaps, says study

The study advocates for the expansion of mandatory regulations alongside existing action plans to tackle the challenges posed by climate change

Despite India's renewables push, it's fossil, fossil burning bright

With a record hot summer and with unprecedented weather events feared this year, India's grid operators are falling back on coal

Demand for AC local trains surges amid rising temperatures in Mumbai

Amid the rising temperatures during the current summer season, a higher number of commuters is preferring to travel by the air-conditioned local trains in Mumbai, officials said. On May 6, the Western Railway issued 3,737 season tickets, the highest since the induction of the AC local trains in the zonal railway, a WR spokesperson said on Tuesday. As many as 1,60,645 card (single or return journey) tickets have been booked this month till May 6, 30 per cent more compared to the corresponding period last year, the official said. As per the WR data, the average ridership of the AC local trains was 1,06, 925 in May 2023-24, and 1,52, 682 till now in May 2024-25. "The number of commuters travelling by AC locals is showing an upward trend," the spokesperson said. A Central Railway spokesperson said they have also witnessed a surge in the number of AC train travellers on the Mumbai suburban network. The CR issued 2,280 season tickets and registered a ridership of 1,49186 on its suburba

Indians prepare for summer travel despite heat waves, soaring fares: Report

IMD expects May 2024 to record a higher than normal number of heat wave days in various parts of the country

Breweries ramp up production on record sales forecast this summer

The companies ramp up production, diversify offerings on record summer sales forecast

Top Yoga tips for hydration and preventing dehydration in summer season

To incorporate Yoga poses and practices that help in hydration and prevent dehydration in the summer season, it is vital for focus on poses that promote circulation and stimulate the lymphatic system

Indian Railways to run 43% more trains to combat the summer rush

National transporter says it's running 43% extra trains this year

Extreme heat in East Asia, Pacific putting millions of children at risk: UN

Warnings over more intense and frequent heat waves this summer are especially worrying in the region, as high humidity levels make it more difficult for the body to cool down naturally

Hot sales ahead: Summer to fire up sales of ACs, beer and sunscreen

Epack Durable, which manufactures air conditioners for durable companies like Voltas, Haier etc., expects a growth rate of more than 15 per cent this year, if the heatwave persists beyond May

All climate change metrics crossed records in 2023, says WMO report

The global set of reference glaciers suffered the largest loss of ice on record (since 1950), driven by extreme melt in both western North America and Europe, according to preliminary data

Analysts see more steam in power stocks as India eyes harsh summer

Coal reserves at power plants have also surged by 15 days to 43 million tonnes, marking the highest level in nearly three and a half years

Blue Star bets big on 'harsh' summer to cross 1 million mark in sales

'Rural markets key growth driver, contributing to 65% sales'

Warmest June for south peninsular India since 1901, says weather office

It was the warmest June in southern peninsular India since 1901 as the region recorded the average maximum temperature of 34.05 degrees Celsius, the weather office said on Tuesday. The region also clocked the third highest average minimum temperature for June since 1901 at 26.04 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The average mean temperature for the month was 30.05 degrees Celsius, the highest since 1901, it added. The monthly weather review released by the weather office on Tuesday evening also said the maximum temperature was above normal by 4.4 degrees Celsius mainly over most parts of East and Northeast India, South Peninsular India, and some parts of Northwest and Central India. South Peninsular India received 88.6 mm of rainfall in June, the lowest since 1901. The normal rainfall for June for the region is 161 mm. The previous lowest rainfall value was 90.7 mm observed in 1976, it said. Over East and Northeast India during June, the average max

Summer is here: The heat is on as states face climate calamities

Most states unprepared with action plans, as country stares at extreme weather, say experts

As summer intentifies, UP scales up beer production amidst increased demand

Uttar Pradesh is scaling up beer production by 15 to 20 per cent to meet the increased demand amid the intense summer heat

Temperature surge across India raises risk of blackouts, even deaths

India's bracing for what might be a hotter summer than usual

Tripura identifies heatwave, sun stroke as disasters amid scorching heat

The Tripura government has identified heatwave, sun stroke and sun burn as disasters, amid scorching heat in most parts of the northeastern state, an official notification said. It noted that according to the India Meteorological Department, similar conditions may continue for more days. You are aware that Heat Wave, Sun Stroke and Sun Burn have been identified as the State Specific Disasters in Tripura. In view of the above, you are requested to kindly take necessary steps... by conducting extensive awareness through different media, update weather conditions, provide drinking water, provision of shades, medical supports and other necessary provisions in your districts, the notice sent to all district magistrates and collectors said. It instructed them to activate the emergency operation centres, quick response teams and resources, and ensure uninterrupted power supply to all areas. Agartala recorded a maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, while in Kailashahar, the