Heat Wave

Summer Diet Tips: Carry This Ayurvedic Drink While Travelling To Keep Heat Stroke At Bay

Deeksha Sarin | Thursday June 13, 2019

With temperature crossing 45 degrees, many parts in India have fallen under the trap of intense heat wave, which is causing a toll on many people's health.

"Extreme" Weather Too Abnormal Even For Residents Of India's Hottest City

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2019

India Heat Wave: The highest day temperature so far this summer in Churu was 50.8 degrees on June 1, beating the 49.8 degree record set in 1993, according to the weather department.

9 Effective Tips To Keep You Cool In The Scorching Summer Heat

Health | DoctorNDTV | Friday June 14, 2019

Ways to beat the heat: We're well into June. For some parts of the country this means rain, but for a large chunk it means continued heat. If you belong to the latter, here are some ways you can brave the heat.

Delhi, San Francisco Set Heat Records. Such Spells May Be The New Norm

India News | Jason Samenow, The Washington Post | Wednesday June 12, 2019

Simultaneous heat waves scorched land areas all over the Northern Hemisphere last summer, killing hundreds and hospitalizing thousands while intensifying destructive and deadly wildfires.

Delhi's Power Demand On June 10 Breaches 6,686 MW, Highest This Summer

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 11, 2019

As there is no relief from the scorching heat, the peak power demand in Delhi broke all records of this season on Monday and touched a high of 6686 megawatt.

With Record Temperature In 4 Cities, This Is The Worst Heatwave Ever

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday June 11, 2019

The country is witnessing its worst ever heatwave, with four cities in north India on a record high. Starting with national capital Delhi, Churu in Rajasthan and Banda and Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh have witnessed temperatures of 48 degrees Celsius and above.

"Unbearable" Heat Kills 4 On Board Kerala Express In UP's Jhansi: Report

India News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 11, 2019

Four people died in 'unbearable' heat while travelling by train in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, which has been in the grip of a heat wave for two weeks, officials and passengers said Tuesday.

Delhi At 48 Degrees, Highest Ever In June As Heat Wave Sweeps North India

Delhi News | Reported by HImanshu Shekhar Mishra, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday June 10, 2019

Mercury touched 48 degrees Celsius in Delhi today - creating a record high in June as north India struggles under an unrelenting heat wave.

Frog Wedding In Karnataka's Udupi In A Bid To Appease Rain Gods

Karnataka News | ANI | Sunday June 9, 2019

A citizen's forum on Saturday arranged the marriage of two frogs in Udupi in an attempt to appease the rain gods. Locals believe that this ritual called the "Mandooka Parinaya" will bring rain and they will get respite from the scorching heat.

Virat Kohli Fined Rs 500 For Washing Car With Drinking Water

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 7, 2019

Virat Kohli's domestic help was found washing cars with drinking water.

Hours Before Monsoon Hits Kerala, Red Alert In Some Districts

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Friday June 7, 2019

About 24 hours before monsoon hits Kerala, the state disaster management authority has sounded fresh alerts in several parts of the state.

Heat Wave Conditions In Rajasthan, Leaves of Churu Doctors Cancelled

India News | ANI | Friday June 7, 2019

There was no let-up in heatwave conditions in most parts of Rajasthan and with Churu district touching 50.3 degree Celsius it became the hottest area in the country.

India Roasts In Heat Wave Above 49 Degrees: Foreign Media

India News | Joanna Slater, The Washington Post | Thursday June 6, 2019

When the temperature topped 120 degrees (49 Celsius), residents of the northern Indian city of Churu stopped going outside while authorities started hosing down the baking streets with water.

Summer Sports Put Off In Delhi After Heatwave Advisory For Students

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 5, 2019

In view of the prevailing heat, the Delhi government has issued an advisory for school students and discontinued the summer sports and yoga coaching camps for them.

Monsoon Delayed By A Week, But Likely To be Normal This Year

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Tuesday June 4, 2019

The onset of the southwest monsoon in the country is likely to be delayed by a week, arriving only by June 6 or 7 instead of the first day of the month, Union Minister of Earth Sciences Harsh Vardhan said today.