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France Shuts Schools, Top Floor Of Eiffel Tower, As Heatwave Grips Europe
Some 1,350 schools will be fully or partially closed due to the heat, up significantly from around 200 on Monday. The top floor of the Eiffel Tower will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, with visitors advised to drink plenty of water.
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Southern Europe Roasts As Temperatures Soar
Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures as Italy and France braced for several more days of a punishing heatwave that has gripped southern Europe and Britain, sparking health and wildfire warnings.
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Fires Break Out And Most Of France Put On Heatwave Alert
French firefighters were mobilised to tackle early summer fires as 84 of the country's 101 administrative areas were put on a heatwave alert for Monday until midweek.
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Delhi Under Red Alert As Temperature Soars Beyond 45 Degrees Celsius
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi as the city grapples with an intense heatwave, with maximum temperatures soaring to 45.5 degrees Celsius in several areas.
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"Stay Indoor, Drink Fluids": Health Ministry's Advisory Amid Rising Delhi Heat
With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that daytime temperatures in Delhi may soar to 45 degrees Celsius, the Health Ministry on Wednesday urged people to stay indoors during peak hours, and to drink safe fluids.
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Severe Heatwave Likely In Delhi From April 24, Yellow Alert Issued
IMD has advised residents to take precautions, especially vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions.
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Severe Heatwave Alert In Rajasthan, Barmer Hits 45.6 Degrees Celsius
According to the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, a severe heat spell has begun and is likely to continue for the next two to three days, with no immediate relief in sight.
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Severe Heat Waves Predicted In 89 Mandals In Andhra Pradesh Today
Out of the 89 mandals, 14 are from Srikakulam district, Vizianagaram (22 mandals), Parvathipuram Manyam (12), Alluri Sitarama Raju and Anakapalli (nine each), Kakinada (seven), East Godavari (eight), Eluru (five) and NTR (three).
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From Torrential Rain To Scorching Heatwave: India's Extreme Weather Events
More than 50 people were killed after landslides swept through tea estates and homes in Kerala state on July 30. Heavy rains caused floods in capital New Delhi. Several rivers swelled up in Assam after seasonal monsoon rains.
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The Best Way To Cool Down Quickly And Safely In A Heatwave
As the heatwave begins to grip the UK and the heat health alert is in effect, people are looking for ways to keep cool and reduce the risk of heat stroke the most severe form of hyperthermia, with a body temperature above 40C.
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Severe Heatwave Conditions Likely Tomorrow In Delhi, Haryana, UP, Bihar
Severe heat wave conditions are likely to prevail in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest update.
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Heatwave Havoc: Bihar Schools Closed Until June 15 Amid Rising Temperatures
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that Bihar will continue to experience "severe heatwave" conditions for the next three to four days.
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Severe Heatwave Sweeps North India As Mercury Breaches 50 Degree Mark
Heatwave alert: Large parts of northern and central India were in the grip of extreme heatwave conditions on Tuesday with the mercury crossing 50 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan's Churu and Haryana's Sirsa and settling nine notches above normal in Delhi
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High Humidity Is Causing Heat Stress In India's 6 Major Cities
The temperature in 17 locations across the northwest breached the 48 degrees Celsius mark amid a severe heatwave which is testing human endurance.
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10 Tips To Protect Yourself From Summer Heat
Amid severe heatwave across major north Indian cities, the Union Health Ministry has routinely advised citizens to limit outdoor activities during peak hours and stay hydrated all the time.
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France Shuts Schools, Top Floor Of Eiffel Tower, As Heatwave Grips Europe
Some 1,350 schools will be fully or partially closed due to the heat, up significantly from around 200 on Monday. The top floor of the Eiffel Tower will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, with visitors advised to drink plenty of water.
-
Southern Europe Roasts As Temperatures Soar
Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures as Italy and France braced for several more days of a punishing heatwave that has gripped southern Europe and Britain, sparking health and wildfire warnings.
-
Fires Break Out And Most Of France Put On Heatwave Alert
French firefighters were mobilised to tackle early summer fires as 84 of the country's 101 administrative areas were put on a heatwave alert for Monday until midweek.
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Delhi Under Red Alert As Temperature Soars Beyond 45 Degrees Celsius
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi as the city grapples with an intense heatwave, with maximum temperatures soaring to 45.5 degrees Celsius in several areas.
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"Stay Indoor, Drink Fluids": Health Ministry's Advisory Amid Rising Delhi Heat
With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that daytime temperatures in Delhi may soar to 45 degrees Celsius, the Health Ministry on Wednesday urged people to stay indoors during peak hours, and to drink safe fluids.
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Severe Heatwave Likely In Delhi From April 24, Yellow Alert Issued
IMD has advised residents to take precautions, especially vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions.
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Severe Heatwave Alert In Rajasthan, Barmer Hits 45.6 Degrees Celsius
According to the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, a severe heat spell has begun and is likely to continue for the next two to three days, with no immediate relief in sight.
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Severe Heat Waves Predicted In 89 Mandals In Andhra Pradesh Today
Out of the 89 mandals, 14 are from Srikakulam district, Vizianagaram (22 mandals), Parvathipuram Manyam (12), Alluri Sitarama Raju and Anakapalli (nine each), Kakinada (seven), East Godavari (eight), Eluru (five) and NTR (three).
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From Torrential Rain To Scorching Heatwave: India's Extreme Weather Events
More than 50 people were killed after landslides swept through tea estates and homes in Kerala state on July 30. Heavy rains caused floods in capital New Delhi. Several rivers swelled up in Assam after seasonal monsoon rains.
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The Best Way To Cool Down Quickly And Safely In A Heatwave
As the heatwave begins to grip the UK and the heat health alert is in effect, people are looking for ways to keep cool and reduce the risk of heat stroke the most severe form of hyperthermia, with a body temperature above 40C.
-
Severe Heatwave Conditions Likely Tomorrow In Delhi, Haryana, UP, Bihar
Severe heat wave conditions are likely to prevail in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest update.
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Heatwave Havoc: Bihar Schools Closed Until June 15 Amid Rising Temperatures
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that Bihar will continue to experience "severe heatwave" conditions for the next three to four days.
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Severe Heatwave Sweeps North India As Mercury Breaches 50 Degree Mark
Heatwave alert: Large parts of northern and central India were in the grip of extreme heatwave conditions on Tuesday with the mercury crossing 50 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan's Churu and Haryana's Sirsa and settling nine notches above normal in Delhi
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High Humidity Is Causing Heat Stress In India's 6 Major Cities
The temperature in 17 locations across the northwest breached the 48 degrees Celsius mark amid a severe heatwave which is testing human endurance.
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10 Tips To Protect Yourself From Summer Heat
Amid severe heatwave across major north Indian cities, the Union Health Ministry has routinely advised citizens to limit outdoor activities during peak hours and stay hydrated all the time.
