To ensure immediate cooling of the body, the hospital has set up a first-of-its-kind heatstroke unit.
The threshold for a heat wave is met when the maximum temperature of a weather station reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius in the plains, 37 degrees in coastal areas, and 30 degrees in hilly regions, and the departure from normal is at least 4.5 notches.
'No one's comparing and everyone's taking the song as mine... that's a battle won.'
British world number 55 Jack Draper had no time to enjoy sealing what he described as one of the most satisfactory wins of his career at the Australian Open on Tuesday as he was forced to race to a courtside bin to throw up.
'It's about assessing the conditions and what we are going to face tomorrow. What's happened in the past is not necessarily what will happen in the future.'
Nushrratt works from home...Plabita's eyes do the talking...
While the experience of summers has been uncomfortable, the actual readings on thermometers may cause wonder about the exaggerated discomfort. This is what meteorologists call 'real feel temperature' or 'real feel heat'. Sanjeeb Mukherjee explains.
Information technology (IT) companies have been on the road to revival in the past one year. From being the worst-hit sector in 2022 with a loss of 26 per cent, the Nifty IT index closed 2023 with gains of 24 per cent. So far in 2024, the index is up around 7 per cent against the nearly flat Nifty 50 benchmark index. The IT index has been on a continuous decline in the last three sessions.
For killa vibes in black look no further than Disha.
Witty Twinkle Khanna stuns on the cover of Femina.
Apart from the human body, human food will bear direct repercussions. From staples such as wheat, to coffee, dairy, and even the great Hilsa face the threat of reduced supply due to the extreme heat.
Sweet glimpses of model model-moms and their kids.
The 13-year-old skateboarder won the women's street event at the Asian Games on Wednesday.
Shanaya's look is one to bookmark for the next wedding you attend.
"We are expecting that the temperature will be higher than normal in the entire northwest India and the adjoining central India, starting with Gujarat, Rajasthan and up to east Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh," he said at a virtual event on 'Building Climate Resilience for the Most Heat Vulnerable'.
Nidhhi Agerwal stuns on the cover of WOW! for their Women's Day special.
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has officially confirmed that 2023 is the hottest year on record by a huge margin, smashing global temperature records.
The prime ingredient in Nannari Sherbat is sarsaparilla syrup, made from a tropical root or vine,
Scientists at the India Meteorological Department warn that not only has India turned hotter in the last two decades, but that heat waves are projected to become more intense, have longer durations and greater frequency, thereby resulting in more deaths.
Summer maybe over, but Jacqueline Fernandez is bringing the heat to the ramp.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Tuesday met Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das and discussed various issues including financial inclusion, payment systems, microfinance and digital lending among others. "Mr.@BillGates visited RBI Mumbai today and held wide ranging discussions with Governor @DasShaktikanta #RBI #rbitoday #rbigovernor #shaktikantadas #BillGates," RBI said in a tweet. Gates Foundation pursues a lot of activity in India including promotion of financial inclusion, health sector and climate change.
Adah has a message... Samantha gets ready...Ishita shows off her baby bump...
Namrata Thakker picks the ladies who know how to grab attention.
The most important thing you can do to protect yourself is to stay hydrated, advises Dr Akshay Dhamne.
After churning across the Arabian Sea for more than 10 days, Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat on Thursday.
Say hello to Deepika's Look 2 of Day 2.
These celebs show you how to rock denims in summer.
Here's looking at you, Nora, Daisy and Nushrat!
Wacoal India's latest collection had something for every girl and every occasion.
She was born in Morocco. Grew up in France. And finds fame in India.
It is all the inspiration you need to elevate your wardrobe.
Stars dazzled on the red carpet at the Filmfare OTT awards.
The cricketer and the techie wed in Agra on Wednesday.
Dolly J's show was a masterclass in getting the shimmery look right.
The Argentines suffered one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history
Nushrratt rocks a lehenga... Fatima bares her back... Soha welcomes spring...
Australia have not lost a Test match at the Gabba since 1988.
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