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Why Roads In UK Melt At 40 Degrees But Survive India's Gruelling Heat
The difference is not about one country building stronger roads than another. It comes down to the way road materials are selected based on the climate they are expected to handle.
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Videos: Roads Melt, Tram Tracks Buckle As Europe Struggles With Heatwave
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded since 21 June "linked to high temperatures in Europe".
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'Once-In-500-Years Event': US Sees Record-Breaking Heat Wave
The heat has been toppling records this week and was set to continue into the weekend across western cities and expanding eastward.
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At 35.2 Degrees, Delhi Sees Warmest Night In 14 Years: Weather Office
Delhi recorded its warmest night in at least 14 years, with the minimum temperature settling more than eight notches above normal at 35.2 degrees Celsius, the IMD said on Wednesday.
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What's Causing Warm Nights In Delhi, What's The Solution: Expert Explains
As north India reels under a record-breaking heatwave, a sustainable habitat expert has explained why India's big cities are turning into heat islands and reporting unprecedented night temperatures.
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Delhi Feels Like 50 Degrees, Heatwave In Nainital: How India Is Burning
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi, UP, Haryana and Punjab amid an intense heatwave that has swept the national capital and surrounding states over the last week.
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Relief From Severe Heatwave In Delhi Likely From June 19: Weather Office
A brutal heat wave swept Delhi, with the maximum temperature soaring to 45.2 degrees Celsius on Monday even as the weather office predicted some relief from the scorching heat from June 19.
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Relief Likely For Delhi As Weather Office Predicts Late Night Rain
Relief is on the horizon for Delhi, which is likely to receive light rain late in the evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
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Odisha Confirms 9 Deaths Due To Heatstroke, 81 Other Cases Under Scrutiny
The Odisha government on Saturday confirmed the deaths of nine persons due to sunstroke so far, while the investigation into 81 more casualties suspected to be linked to heat-related illness is currently underway.
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Heatwave Relief In Rajasthan Likely During Next 48 Hours: Weather Office
Most places in Rajasthan would get some relief from heatwave and maximum temperatures are likely to fall by two to three degrees Celsius during the next 48 days, the local weather office said on Saturday.
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Bihar Man Dies Of Heat In Delhi Hospital, Fever Shot Up To 107 Degrees
A 40-year-old man from Bihar's Darbhanga died at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia hospital yesterday after he suffered a heatstroke during the record-breaking heatwave in the national capital.The man was admitted to the hospital late Monday night.
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Delhi's Primary Weather Station Records 46.8 Degrees, Highest In 79 Years
Delhi's Mungeshpur on Wednesday logged a maximum of 52.9 degrees Celsius, the highest ever temperature recorded in the city, even as the India Meteorological Department said it is examining sensors and data of the area's weather station for error.
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Bihar Schools Open Amid Heatwave, Dozens Of Students Faint On Campus
Multiple cases of students fainting and feeling sick at school were reported today in several parts of Bihar due to the extreme heatwave pushing up daytime temperatures in the state. The Opposition has questioned why schools are still open
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Heatwave To Sweep Across Most States In June: Weather Office
A heat wave will sweep across most of the states in the country in June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast on Monday.
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At 48.3 Degrees, Delhi's Mungeshpur Records Highest Temperature: Weather Office
Delhi is witnessing extreme heatwave conditions, with the maximum temperatures reaching over 48 degrees Celsius in Mungeshpur, a locality in the national capital.
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Why Roads In UK Melt At 40 Degrees But Survive India's Gruelling Heat
The difference is not about one country building stronger roads than another. It comes down to the way road materials are selected based on the climate they are expected to handle.
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Videos: Roads Melt, Tram Tracks Buckle As Europe Struggles With Heatwave
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded since 21 June "linked to high temperatures in Europe".
-
'Once-In-500-Years Event': US Sees Record-Breaking Heat Wave
The heat has been toppling records this week and was set to continue into the weekend across western cities and expanding eastward.
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At 35.2 Degrees, Delhi Sees Warmest Night In 14 Years: Weather Office
Delhi recorded its warmest night in at least 14 years, with the minimum temperature settling more than eight notches above normal at 35.2 degrees Celsius, the IMD said on Wednesday.
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What's Causing Warm Nights In Delhi, What's The Solution: Expert Explains
As north India reels under a record-breaking heatwave, a sustainable habitat expert has explained why India's big cities are turning into heat islands and reporting unprecedented night temperatures.
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Delhi Feels Like 50 Degrees, Heatwave In Nainital: How India Is Burning
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi, UP, Haryana and Punjab amid an intense heatwave that has swept the national capital and surrounding states over the last week.
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Relief From Severe Heatwave In Delhi Likely From June 19: Weather Office
A brutal heat wave swept Delhi, with the maximum temperature soaring to 45.2 degrees Celsius on Monday even as the weather office predicted some relief from the scorching heat from June 19.
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Relief Likely For Delhi As Weather Office Predicts Late Night Rain
Relief is on the horizon for Delhi, which is likely to receive light rain late in the evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
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Odisha Confirms 9 Deaths Due To Heatstroke, 81 Other Cases Under Scrutiny
The Odisha government on Saturday confirmed the deaths of nine persons due to sunstroke so far, while the investigation into 81 more casualties suspected to be linked to heat-related illness is currently underway.
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Heatwave Relief In Rajasthan Likely During Next 48 Hours: Weather Office
Most places in Rajasthan would get some relief from heatwave and maximum temperatures are likely to fall by two to three degrees Celsius during the next 48 days, the local weather office said on Saturday.
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Bihar Man Dies Of Heat In Delhi Hospital, Fever Shot Up To 107 Degrees
A 40-year-old man from Bihar's Darbhanga died at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia hospital yesterday after he suffered a heatstroke during the record-breaking heatwave in the national capital.The man was admitted to the hospital late Monday night.
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Delhi's Primary Weather Station Records 46.8 Degrees, Highest In 79 Years
Delhi's Mungeshpur on Wednesday logged a maximum of 52.9 degrees Celsius, the highest ever temperature recorded in the city, even as the India Meteorological Department said it is examining sensors and data of the area's weather station for error.
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Bihar Schools Open Amid Heatwave, Dozens Of Students Faint On Campus
Multiple cases of students fainting and feeling sick at school were reported today in several parts of Bihar due to the extreme heatwave pushing up daytime temperatures in the state. The Opposition has questioned why schools are still open
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Heatwave To Sweep Across Most States In June: Weather Office
A heat wave will sweep across most of the states in the country in June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast on Monday.
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At 48.3 Degrees, Delhi's Mungeshpur Records Highest Temperature: Weather Office
Delhi is witnessing extreme heatwave conditions, with the maximum temperatures reaching over 48 degrees Celsius in Mungeshpur, a locality in the national capital.
