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IAS Officer, Behind Project To Tackle Extreme Heat, Wins UN Environment Award
Supriya Sahu has been honoured for her pioneering, long-standing environmental leadership in India, particularly her work on plastic reduction, wildlife conservation, and more recently, sustainable cooling.
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'Mother Of Satan' Behind Delhi Blast? Unstable Explosive In Forensics Focus
An extremely volatile explosive, infamously known as the 'Mother of Satan,' was likely used in the blast that ripped through the heart of the national capital a week ago, investigators suspect.
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Delhi Risks 50 Degree Celsius Heat Without Decarbonisation: Ex-Minister
Former Union Minister Jayant Sinha on Monday warned that Delhi could experience extreme temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius in the future if India fails to take urgent and decisive action towards decarbonisation.
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India vs Pakistan, Other Asia Cup Matches Face Major Change. Reason: "Heat..."
Asia Cup will open on September 9 in Abu Dhabi, with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong in the curtain-raiser of the eight-team competition
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Children May Lose 1.5 Years Of Schooling Due To Climate Change: UN Report
Children exposed early to extreme heat may lose up to 1.5 years of schooling with climate change having a direct impact on education and threatening to undo educational gains of recent decades, according to a new global report.
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Explained: What Is Heat Anxiety And Why Is It On The Rise In India
As climate change continues to drive temperature extremes across the region, addressing heat anxiety represents a crucial intersection of public health and mental wellness.
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Solar-Powered Water Lift System Helps Cheetah Cubs Survive Heat In Kuno
A solar-powered water lift system has emerged as a lifeline for the cheetah cubs born in Kuno National Park this summer, helping them survive extremely hot and harsh conditions.
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North India To Get Relief From Severe Heat Starting Today
After weeks of extreme heatwave conditions, North India is finally expected to see relief beginning Saturday, as per the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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NDTV Ground Report: Suitcases Strewn, Food Uneaten At Hostel After Gujarat Crash
At the BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad, suitcases lays strewn about in the hostel mess, windows were broken and plates of food remained untouched on tables.
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Delhi Records Highest Peak Power Demand Of This Summer On June 11
Amid soaring temperatures, Delhi recorded its highest peak power demand of this summer on June 11. The real-time figures of the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) showed the peak demand was 8,231 MW at 10.55 pm.
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Delhi Under Orange Alert As Heatwave Pushes Mercury To Climb Further
Delhi continues to reel under an intense heatwave as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the national capital, with temperatures already touching 36 degrees Celsius. The citizens may feel discomfort due to this.
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Delhi Sizzles At 43.8 Degrees Celsius, Records Season's Hottest Day
In the grip of extreme heat, Delhi on Tuesday recorded its highest maximum temperature of the season at 43.8 degrees Celsius, 3.6 notches above the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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Real-Feel Temperature Shoots To 49 Degrees Celsius In Delhi, Orange Alert Issued
Delhi baked in extreme heat as the real-feel temperature shot up to a scorching 48.9 degrees Celsius, with the IMD issuing an orange alert for the next two days.
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PM Modi To Flag Off Kashmir Vande Bharat Express: What Makes It Unique
The Vande Bharat Express in Kashmir is specially designed to operate in extreme cold conditions, including temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius. The train is equipped with heated windscreens so it automatically removes frost.
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Pakistan Faces Severe Water Crisis Amid Extreme Heat, Indus Waters Shortage
Pakistan's Punjab province may be looking ahead to a tough kharif (summer crops) sowing season amid a major water shortage at two of its key damns-- Tarbela on the Indus river and Mangla on the Jhelum river.
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IAS Officer, Behind Project To Tackle Extreme Heat, Wins UN Environment Award
Supriya Sahu has been honoured for her pioneering, long-standing environmental leadership in India, particularly her work on plastic reduction, wildlife conservation, and more recently, sustainable cooling.
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'Mother Of Satan' Behind Delhi Blast? Unstable Explosive In Forensics Focus
An extremely volatile explosive, infamously known as the 'Mother of Satan,' was likely used in the blast that ripped through the heart of the national capital a week ago, investigators suspect.
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Delhi Risks 50 Degree Celsius Heat Without Decarbonisation: Ex-Minister
Former Union Minister Jayant Sinha on Monday warned that Delhi could experience extreme temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius in the future if India fails to take urgent and decisive action towards decarbonisation.
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India vs Pakistan, Other Asia Cup Matches Face Major Change. Reason: "Heat..."
Asia Cup will open on September 9 in Abu Dhabi, with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong in the curtain-raiser of the eight-team competition
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Children May Lose 1.5 Years Of Schooling Due To Climate Change: UN Report
Children exposed early to extreme heat may lose up to 1.5 years of schooling with climate change having a direct impact on education and threatening to undo educational gains of recent decades, according to a new global report.
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Explained: What Is Heat Anxiety And Why Is It On The Rise In India
As climate change continues to drive temperature extremes across the region, addressing heat anxiety represents a crucial intersection of public health and mental wellness.
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Solar-Powered Water Lift System Helps Cheetah Cubs Survive Heat In Kuno
A solar-powered water lift system has emerged as a lifeline for the cheetah cubs born in Kuno National Park this summer, helping them survive extremely hot and harsh conditions.
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North India To Get Relief From Severe Heat Starting Today
After weeks of extreme heatwave conditions, North India is finally expected to see relief beginning Saturday, as per the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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NDTV Ground Report: Suitcases Strewn, Food Uneaten At Hostel After Gujarat Crash
At the BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad, suitcases lays strewn about in the hostel mess, windows were broken and plates of food remained untouched on tables.
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Delhi Records Highest Peak Power Demand Of This Summer On June 11
Amid soaring temperatures, Delhi recorded its highest peak power demand of this summer on June 11. The real-time figures of the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) showed the peak demand was 8,231 MW at 10.55 pm.
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Delhi Under Orange Alert As Heatwave Pushes Mercury To Climb Further
Delhi continues to reel under an intense heatwave as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the national capital, with temperatures already touching 36 degrees Celsius. The citizens may feel discomfort due to this.
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Delhi Sizzles At 43.8 Degrees Celsius, Records Season's Hottest Day
In the grip of extreme heat, Delhi on Tuesday recorded its highest maximum temperature of the season at 43.8 degrees Celsius, 3.6 notches above the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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Real-Feel Temperature Shoots To 49 Degrees Celsius In Delhi, Orange Alert Issued
Delhi baked in extreme heat as the real-feel temperature shot up to a scorching 48.9 degrees Celsius, with the IMD issuing an orange alert for the next two days.
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PM Modi To Flag Off Kashmir Vande Bharat Express: What Makes It Unique
The Vande Bharat Express in Kashmir is specially designed to operate in extreme cold conditions, including temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius. The train is equipped with heated windscreens so it automatically removes frost.
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Pakistan Faces Severe Water Crisis Amid Extreme Heat, Indus Waters Shortage
Pakistan's Punjab province may be looking ahead to a tough kharif (summer crops) sowing season amid a major water shortage at two of its key damns-- Tarbela on the Indus river and Mangla on the Jhelum river.
