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Cucumbers, melons, bael fruits helping animals beat the heat at India's largest zoo
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (435+ words) By early morning, the routine is already in action. Lions and tigers, up and about in their enclosures at 5 am, are given a bath so they can remain active during the coolest part of the day. As the sun rises,…...
Delhi zoo shakes up menu for animals to beat the heat
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (439+ words) By early morning, the routine is already in action. Lions and tigers, up and about in their enclosures at 5 am, are given a bath so they can remain active during the coolest part of the day. As the sun rises,…...
India braces for extreme heat, Health Ministry asks states to activate stroke units
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (44+ words) In the light of the Meteorological Department's prediction of heatwave conditions in large part of the country, the Health Ministry has directed the states to ensure operationalisation of dedicated heat stroke management units at all health facilities and adequate preparedness…...
Early heatwave cripples life in Amritsar as mercury hits 40 C
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (366+ words) The city and surrounding areas are already reeling under an intense spell of heatwave as temperature has touched 40 C, bringing daily life under strain much earlier than expected this season. The sudden spike in mercury has begun to disrupt routine…...
At Kartavya Bhavan site, labourers slog through scorching days, endure suffocating nights
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (573+ words) On a day when the National Disaster Management Authority announced expansion of heat action plans across cities, The Tribune paid a ground visit to plot number 138 at the Common Central Secretariat, part of the prestigious Central Vista Project. Not too…...
Monsoon moisture fuels deadly heatwaves in India: Research
2+ week, 4+ day ago (205+ words) Scientists have for the first time identified what drives India's most dangerous form of heat during the monsoon season, and shown that the risk can be forecast up to four weeks in advance, according to a study by scientists at…...
Northwest India to witness more heatwave days: IMD "
4+ week, 20+ min ago (214+ words) Some parts of east, central and northwest India, along with the southeast Peninsula, are likely to see more heatwave days than usual between April and June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Tuesday. During these months,…...
Urban Heat Islands in India: Causes, impact & sustainable solutions for cooler cities
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (203+ words) What is the Urban Heat Island phenomenon? The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect refers to the phenomenon where urban areas experience significantly higher temperatures than their surrounding rural regions. This temperature difference can range from 2 C to even 8 C in…...
Chandigarh swimming pools to open from first week of April
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (395+ words) The UT Sports Department will open as many as 12 swimming pools, including the newly renovated Lake Sports Complex, from the first week of April for both amateur and professional swimming enthusiasts. The membership drive will start from April 1, and the…...