Beer Sales Fail To Keep Pace With Rising Temperatures During Peak Summer

01 Jun 2024

Delhi's scorching temperatures this year have set new records, but the demand for the summer's favorite beer has outpaced the supply. Many popular beer brands are missing from the shelves, and several liquor shops lack the facility to sell chilled beer. Despite beer sales seeing growth in other states, Delhi...

Which ACs Are Most Efficient In Summer: Inverter or Non-Inverter? Check Here

01 Jun 2024

This summer, a scorching heatwave is sweeping across various regions of India, with temperatures soaring to a staggering 40-47 degrees Celsius. The country's national capital, Delhi, has reported a peak power demand of 8000 megawatts amidst the relentless heat. To deal with this brutal heat, humidity, and rising temperature, air...

UP Govt to Provide Rs 4 Lakh Compensation for Heat Stroke Deaths; Post-Mortem Mandatory

01 Jun 2024

The state is experiencing extreme heat and heat waves, resulting in fatalities. In cases of heat wave-induced deaths, families may receive financial aid of Rs 4 lakh from the State Disaster Response Fund, contingent upon a post-mortem of the deceased. To claim this assistance, the family must notify senior officials...

Heatwave Claims Second Casualty In Delhi; 55-Year-Old Man Dies

01 Jun 2024

Just days after a 40-year-old factory worker succumbed to heat stroke at Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, Delhi has reported its second heat-related fatality due to the extreme temperatures. On May 28, a 55-year-old man passed away at Safdarjung Hospital, only hours after being admitted to the emergency department. Despite...

MeT predicts light rain in six districts of Haryana

01 Jun 2024

Amidst a scorching heatwave that has persisted for more than two weeks, the Meteorological Department of Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, has predicted a much-needed respite. From June 1 to 3, light rain is expected in six districts: Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal, and Panipat. This rainfall is anticipated to provide...

Government faces scrutiny over lack of compensation for heatwave victims

01 Jun 2024

The Disaster Relief Minister, Kirori Lal Meena, highlighted the absence of compensation provisions for deaths resulting from heatwaves or severe cold. He emphasized that while severe cold and heatwaves are indeed considered natural disasters, the current regulations do not account for compensation in such cases. However, the Rajasthan High Court...

UP Policeman Revives Baby Monkey With CPR Amid Severe Heatwave

31 May 2024

Extreme heatwaves have gripped several northern regions of India, including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, with temperatures soaring above 50 degrees Celsius. This intense heat has led to fatalities and illnesses among residents. However, amidst these challenging conditions, a heartwarming video from Bulandshahr, UP, has captured the...

Heatwave: Delhi Struggles For Water–Watch

31 May 2024

As the relentless heatwave continues to grip Delhi with no relief in sight, residents face yet another pressing issue: a looming water scarcity in the city. This situation has affected many residents gravely, as they continue to struggle to meet their basic water needs. Watch Here: - #WATCH | Delhi:...

After Delhi Hits 52.3°C, Nagpur Scorches At 56°C; IMD Issues Heat Warning

31 May 2024

In a remarkable occurrence, Mungeshpur, located in northwest Delhi, recorded an unprecedented maximum temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, setting a new record for the capital city. This temperature was measured at the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Mungeshpur village, which also functions as an automatic weather station (AWS). Among...

Bihar: Heatwaves During Critical Election Days, 19 People Die

31 May 2024

At least 19 people have died as Bihar experiences intense heatwave conditions, with temperatures exceeding 44 degrees Celsius. In Bihar's Aurangabad, the death toll due to heat wave conditions has reached 12, while four people died in Kaimur district, including a worker on election duty, on Thursday and three people...