No Heatwave Relief For Delhi Traffic Police: Duty Comes First

25 Jun 2024

Delhi Traffic police personnel are grappling with severe heat conditions as the city experiences a record-breaking warm summer. Despite efforts by senior officers to equip traffic posts with coolers and provide electrolyte packets, many officers are still enduring discomfort and health issues due to inadequate cooling measures. According to Assistant...

Uttar Pradesh Records 35 Heatwave Deaths, Delhi Reports 21 | Key Updates

22 Jun 2024

Between March 1 and June 20, the prolonged heatwave sweeping across much of the country has resulted in 143 deaths, with 41,789 people suffering from suspected heatstroke during this period, according to data compiled by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). However, the actual toll is likely higher since...

Rain Brings Much-Needed Relief To Delhi From Heatwave

21 Jun 2024

Rain brought much-needed relief to parts of the national capital on Friday, providing respite from the intense heatwave affecting the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). According to the weather office, the minimum temperature in Delhi settled at 28.4 degrees Celsius on Friday, which is normal for this time of the season....

Delhi’s Scorching Heat Melts ‘Besan Laddos’ Into ‘Cake’ | Viral

20 Jun 2024

As Delhi faces a relentless heatwave, residents are scrambling to find relief from the scorching temperatures. This has led to numerous social media posts from residents expressing their frustrations and sharing their struggles with the heatwave. One such viral post is from user Bhumika, who shared a photo of a...

Heatwave Alert In Delhi And Noida: Many Deaths Due To Heatstroke

19 Jun 2024

In the last 72 hours, Delhi has seen five deaths from heatwave and Noida has reported over ten deaths. The temperature keeps rising, causing severe heatwave conditions. Hospitals Report Many Cases: Hospitals in Delhi-NCR are crowded with patients suffering from heatstroke. Doctors advise the elderly and those with weak immune...

‘Delhi is unlivable’ : Residents Express Frustration Over Boiling Tap Water & Malfunctioning ACs During Heatwave

19 Jun 2024

“It’s so hot right now, just stepping outside for ten minutes feels unbearable. Tap water feels like it’s boiling, and there’s no relief from the heat. It’s almost unlivable,” reads a post from a Delhi-based entrepreneur on the social media platform X. Puneet Siinghal’s post is among thousands of such...

Delhi Anganwadi Centres Closed Until June 30 Due To Heatwave

03 Jun 2024

Due to the ongoing heat wave conditions in the national capital, the Delhi government has decided to keep all Anganwadi centers closed until June 30. In a post on X, Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot wrote, "Considering the ongoing heat wave in Delhi, it has been decided that all Anganwadi Centres...

India Faces Climate Emergency: Heatwave Threatens Agriculture and Spurs Inflation Concerns

03 Jun 2024

As temperatures in Delhi soar past 50°C for several consecutive days, India finds itself grappling with an undeniable climate emergency. The unprecedented heatwave is not confined to the capital; other regions across the country are also recording their highest temperatures ever, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue severe...

Delhi Heatwave Eases as Cloudy Skies and Gusty Winds Bring Relief

01 Jun 2024

The residents of Delhi, amidst the ongoing heatwave, experienced a welcome change in weather as cloudy skies and strong winds provided much-needed relief. According to forecasts from the weather department, Delhi is expected to see generally cloudy skies, along with heatwave conditions and the possibility of a dust storm or...

From Delhi to Iran: Record-Breaking Heatwaves Sweep the Globe

01 Jun 2024

As the world grapples with the effects of climate change, unprecedented heat waves are affecting cities worldwide. The Indian capital is not alone in battling extreme temperatures. In July 2022, the United Kingdom, traditionally known for its cool and temperate climate, experienced a historic heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees...