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Delhi reels under heatwave, max temperature to settle at 44 degree celsius todayDelhi reels under heatwave, max temperature to settle at 44 degree celsius today

Delhi reels under heatwave, max temperature to settle at 44 degree celsius today

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was recorded in the "poor" category at 9 am with a…

May 19, 2024
Building Heat: Construction workers struggle in sweltering summerBuilding Heat: Construction workers struggle in sweltering summer

Building Heat: Construction workers struggle in sweltering summer

Facilities for labourers at most sites in Delhi-NCR are minimal lacking even basics like cool water, toilets and safety measures;…

May 6, 2024
Health Ministry declares heatstroke as medical emergency: Symptoms and preventive measuresHealth Ministry declares heatstroke as medical emergency: Symptoms and preventive measures

Health Ministry declares heatstroke as medical emergency: Symptoms and preventive measures

As MoHFW outlines signs of heatstroke, here are what Delhiites can do to protect themselves from the perils of the…

May 5, 2024
Personalised sprinklers to fruit balls: Animals at zoo in for summer treatPersonalised sprinklers to fruit balls: Animals at zoo in for summer treat

Personalised sprinklers to fruit balls: Animals at zoo in for summer treat

Every animal inside the zoo, from the white tiger to the elephant, is receiving personalised treatment to ward off the…

April 10, 2024
Labouring in an ovenLabouring in an oven

Labouring in an oven

Labourers, semi-skilled workers and street vendors are struggling to work and earn in the burning furnace of Delhi

June 9, 2023
Delhi too hot for animalsDelhi too hot for animals

Delhi too hot for animals

Rising temperatures impact not just humans but also animals and birds. However, awareness about it is less, say experts

June 6, 2023
Making home cool to work and playMaking home cool to work and play

Making home cool to work and play

Meet ‘Climate Saathis’, women who take Delhi’s summer head-on to make slums heat resilient, improve lifestyle and income of locals

June 5, 2023
Strong winds barrell through Delhi; thunderstorm, rain to provide relief from heatStrong winds barrell through Delhi; thunderstorm, rain to provide relief from heat

Strong winds barrell through Delhi; thunderstorm, rain to provide relief from heat

Delhi's primary weather station, the Safdarjung Observatory, registered a minimum temperature of 23.6 degrees Celsius, two notches higher than normal.…

April 19, 2023
As temperature rises, Delhi govt asks schools to take steps to protect children from heat-related illnessAs temperature rises, Delhi govt asks schools to take steps to protect children from heat-related illness

As temperature rises, Delhi govt asks schools to take steps to protect children from heat-related illness

The city recorded a maximum of 36.8 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, the highest this summer season so far

April 12, 2023