Unlike a tsunami or an earthquake or flooding, where death and destruction are violently visible, heatwaves are not considered natural disasters in India.
Animal welfare groups are focusing on equipping shelters and centres with necessary resources–coolers, ACs and water–to handle surgery or treatments during summer months.
The first step in Nepalgunj was for researchers from the Climate Centre and the Nepal Red Cross Society to identify areas of the city at greatest risk and the people within them.
Greater impact on night temperatures above 25°C in cities like Jalpaiguri, Guwahati, Silchar, Dibrugarh, Siliguri where 80-86 days above threshold were added, says Climate Central.
As many as 40,211 heat stroke cases & 110 deaths have been registered between 1 March & 18 June, according to National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
Within two days, 23 UP govt employees were admitted to the crowded Mirzapur district hospital with only one ER doctor and a few nurses. Nine of them died, with heat listed as a 'suspected cause'.
Neelesh, the protagonist of Dhadak 2, is not a failed version of SRK; he represents a new cinematic masculinity shaped by historical oppression and injustice.
New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.
The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.
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