MEA confirms 98 Indians died during annual Haj pilgrimage this year due to natural causes
The Indian External Affairs Ministry has said 98 Indians have died during the annual Haj pilgrimage in Mecca in Saudi Arabia this year.
Centre issues health advisory after intense heat wave leaves 20 dead in Delhi
New Delhi/IBNS: As cases of heatstroke shoot up in several parts of north India due to an intense heatwave, the Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to central government-run hospitals to treat such patients on priority.
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Water Minister Atishi will hold an emergency meeting to address the water crisis in the national capital amid the prevailing heatwave, media reports said.
Bengal govt to prepone summer vacation in schools due to heatwave: Reports
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government is likely to prepone the summer vacation in all government and government-aided schools due to the prevailing heatwave in the state, media reports said.
Narendra Modi reviews preparedness for upcoming heat wave season
Indian PM Narendra Modi chaired a meeting in New Delhi on Thursday to review preparedness for the ensuing heat wave season.
Amid scorching heatwave, Centre sends teams to worst-affected states
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the country's preparedness as several states continue to experience the intense heatwave.
Maha govt announces Rs 5 lakh for each family of 11 heat stroke victims at Kharghar award event
Mumbai, UNI/IBNS: Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde has declared that the state government has given assistance of Rs.5 lakh each to the families of the deceased due to heatstroke during the Maharashtra Bhushan Award Ceremony at Kharghar.
PM Modi holds meeting on upcoming hot weather, directs fire audits of hospitals
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness for hot weather ahead of the summer season and called for preparing awareness material for common citizens, medical professionals, and disaster response teams.
Delhi experiences searing heat
New Delhi/UNI: Delhiites experienced a very hot day on Saturday, as the maximum temperature settled at 43.9 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
New Delhi/UNI: Delhiites will experience a hot day Saturday as the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 44 degrees Celsius, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
No heat wave in Delhi for next 5 days, predicts IMD
New Delhi/UNI: Delhites on Tuesday woke up to a pleasant morning as the minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 18.8 degree, eight notches below normal.
Delhi likely to receive more rains, thunderstorms tonight
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi is likely to witness another spell of thunderstorms and heavy rains on Monday night in a much-needed respite from the sweltering heat.
Delhi likely to experience heatwave from Monday: IMD
New Delhi/UNI: After a brief respite from the scorching heat, the national capital may experience heatwave from Monday (May 9) onwards, as the maximum temperature is likely to touch 43 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department said on Saturday.
Take all measures to avoid loss of life due to heatwave or fire incidents: PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the situation relating to Heat Wave Management and Monsoon Preparedness.
Delhi gets respite from heatwave, temperature likely to touch 38 degrees
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi is likely to witness a dust storm, as the maximum temperature in the national capital is likely to settle around 38 degree Celsius, as per India Meteorological Department on Wednesday.