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Can pouring a bucket of water on AC compressor cut your electricity bills?As heatwaves grip Indian cities, a simple hack of pouring water on AC outdoor units can offer temporary efficiency boosts. This method cool...
Rising energy bills: How EVs, rooftop solar, induction cooking can protect your household budget and how much they actually costFuel prices are volatile, electricity tariffs are rising, and your LPG cylinder is at the mercy of global events. Here’s how switching to a...
Gujarat local polls: Municipal corporations see lower turnout than other bodies till afternoonGujarat is voting in local body elections today. People are braving the heat to cast their ballots. Polling is underway for municipal corpo...
Gujarat weather (April 7): Ahmedabad to remain cloudy today; IMD issues rain and thunderstorm alert in Dwarka, Jamnagar, Rajkot and MorbiGujarat weather update: According to the IMD, the impact of a western disturbance may bring unseasonal rainfall to various parts of Gujarat...
Early summer heat drives D2C and quick commerce demand for essentialsTypically, the peak season for brands selling beverages and ice creams, this summer is expected to see a higher share of sales coming from ...
Gujarat heatwave: Rajkot tops India heat chart at 42 degrees Celsius, Ahmedabad sizzles at 41.4; IMD issues alert. Check latest forecastHeatwave in Gujarat: Gujarat is the hottest region in the country right now with temperatures in Rajkot reaching 42 degrees Celsius. The IM...
What's more dangerous than India's frequent heat waves? Heat stressExtreme heat impacts India's informal workers daily. Hundreds of millions toil outdoors or in stifling factories, risking their well-being....
What's more dangerous than India's frequent heat waves? Heat stress.India is experiencing an alarming rise in temperatures, presenting a pressing challenge to everyday life. Individuals like Kantaben Parmar,...
In heatwave-hit Ahmedabad, a cool bus stop with sprinklers offers rare respite for commutersAhmedabad combats extreme heat with innovative, low-cost solutions like misting bus stops and reflective roof paint. Following a deadly hea...
Indian slums get 'cool roofs' to combat extreme heatHundreds of roofs in Gujarat's informal settlements have been coated with reflective white paint to combat extreme summer temperatures. The...
Few cities have effective heat action plans: ReportCities lack heatwave preparedness, with limited resources allocated to mitigate extreme heat impact. Recommendations include redefining hea...
Monsoon likely to enter south Gujarat by June 12: IMDThe IMD has said India is likely to receive above average monsoon rains this year. The country depends heavily on the summer rains for its ...
Shah Rukh Khan hospitalised for heatstroke: How extreme heat can cause heart and brain problemsBollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has been discharged from Ahmedabad's KD Hospital after experiencing a heat stroke and dehydration. His wife, ...
Ahmedabad Police provide AC helmets to traffic cops: Here is how it worksThe Ahmedabad Traffic Police in India has introduced 'AC helmets' to combat the intense summer heat. The helmets have a unique design with ...
Mangoes, swimming & green farms: Indian summer 2023 in picturesRelishing mangoes, swimming with friends and vacationing in lush green farms, Summers in India is truly picture-perfect.
Birds fall from the sky as heatwave scorches IndiaLarge swathes of South Asia are drying up in the hottest pre-summer months in recent years, prompting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi t...
Heat index in India rising significantly every decadeHeat index is a measure of the stress placed on humans by increased levels of temperature and moisture. The higher the heat index, the hott...
IMD to launch maiden city-wise heat forecastIndia Meteorological Department (IMD) will for the first time come out with a temperature outlook for the summer season, and forecast city-...
Heat-related deaths will double in urban India by 2080: IIMHeat-related mortalities will witness a two-fold increase in urban areas of India by 2080, a study done by the IIM-A predicts.
Ahmedabad introduces action plan to beat heat waveAhmedabad has become the first city in South Asia to come up with a Heat Action Plan, informing citizens about extreme climates.