delhi heat

Saurav Gupta -June 29, 2024

Delhi heat: Dance of death in the national capital

Delhi heat: Dance of death in the national capital

Hospitals, crematoriums and police have reported a spike in the number of casualties caused by heat over the past few weeks.

Saurav Gupta -June 24, 2024

Delhi: Muggy morning in city, light rain likely; check 7 day weather forecast

Delhi: Muggy morning in city, light rain likely; check 7 day weather forecast

The weathermen predicted that the capital will witness the maximum temperature of 40 degree Celsius for next two days.

Saurav Gupta -June 20, 2024

Stay Safe This Summer: Life Saving Tips to Prevent Heatstroke

Stay Safe This Summer: Life Saving Tips to Prevent Heatstroke

Stay hydrated, wear light clothing, use sunscreen, avoid midday sun, seek shade, cool indoors, check on vulnerable, eat light, know heatstroke signs, acclimate to heat gradually.

Saurav Gupta -June 19, 2024

Delhi: 10 deaths over past 3 weeks at RML, Delhi’s only hospital with a heatstroke clinic

Delhi: 10 deaths over past 3 weeks at RML, Delhi’s only hospital with a heatstroke clinic

The national capital, which is in the grip of a severe heatwave, is seeing cases of heat-related illnesses and fatalities.

Patriot Bureau -June 3, 2024

Delhi to see 44 degrees C max temperature with partly cloudy sky today

Delhi to see 44 degrees C max temperature with partly cloudy sky today

The maximum temperature on Sunday in the national capital reached 42.8 degrees Celsius, two degrees above the seasonal norm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Patriot Bureau -May 31, 2024

Delhi discoms using advanced-technology transformers to ensure uninterrupted power supply

Delhi discoms using advanced-technology transformers to ensure uninterrupted power supply

BSES spokespersons highlighted that their transformers are designed to operate at temperatures 40 degrees Celsius above the ambient temperature. "This means if the area temperature is 48 degrees Celsius, these transformers can function up to 88 degrees Celsius without additional cooling," they explained

Saurav Gupta -May 29, 2024

Delhi temperature shatters records as Mungeshpur bakes at 52.3 degrees Celsius

Delhi temperature shatters records as Mungeshpur bakes at 52.3 degrees Celsius

Power demand at an all-time high after mercury in the North West Delhi locality breaches 50-degree mark

Patriot Bureau -May 27, 2024

Searing heatwave bakes Delhi, temperature soars close to 49°C

Searing heatwave bakes Delhi, temperature soars close to 49°C

The Mungeshpur weather station reported a high of 48.8 degrees Celsius, eight degrees above normal, and a minimum of 27.6 degrees Celsius, slightly above the seasonal average