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HEATWAVE EFFECTS ON ELECTRICITY
No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing th...31 May, 2026, 12.50 PM IST- “Why buy a Rs 30,000 AC?”: Man says his Rs 800 DIY roof trick cuts temperature by 15°C in 45°C heatA man shared a budget-friendly rooftop cooling method costing under ₹800 amid the ongoing extreme heatwave. He used a mixture of Fixit URP,...29 May, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
- No AC needed, just Rs 850 to beat the summer heat? Man claims his simple trick can reduce temperature by 15 degreesA man’s low-cost rooftop cooling method has gone viral during the ongoing heatwave after he claimed it reduced roof temperatures by nearly ...28 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
- Saving supply chains from climate shocks is a lure for investorsCompanies are increasingly focused on supply chain resilience. This trend is expected to continue, offering new opportunities and protectin...28 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- Delhi Traffic Police deploy AC helmets, cooling gadgets amid searing heatwaveDelhi Traffic Police is piloting cooling devices for personnel facing extreme heat. Special AC helmets, portable fans, and hydration suppor...25 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- Millions are moving away from traditional air conditioning toward this electricity-free cooling methodA groundbreaking cooling system called Nescod is here. Developed by scientists, it cools without electricity. This innovation uses common m...08 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- Noida man compares temperature gap between the road and under a tree amid heatwave, the stark gap will shock youA viral video from Noida shows a stark temperature difference between asphalt and shaded areas, proving trees offer substantial cooling. As...27 Apr, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
- Fuel shock has mild impact on India's inflation, pressures may rise if West Asia conflict persists: CrisilIndia's retail inflation has shown limited impact from the West Asia conflict's energy price surge, with government measures cushioning con...14 Apr, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
- Virginia power outage: Over 1 lakh without electricity in Virginia and 11,000 in Minnesota amid heatwaveVirginia is facing a major power outage. Around 1.1 lakh customers are without electricity. Dominion Energy is the most affected. Minnesota...28 Jul, 2025, 06.53 AM IST
- UP government invokes ESMA, bans strikes in power department for 6 monthsThe Uttar Pradesh government has enforced the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) for six months, prohibiting strikes within the elec...11 Jun, 2025, 08.13 PM IST
- Provide compensation to families of those killed in heatwave: Rajasthan HC to govtThe Rajasthan High Court directed the state government to provide compensation to dependents of heatwave victims and emphasized declaring h...30 May, 2024, 02.31 PM IST
- European heatwave: What's causing it and is climate change to blame?Europe is expected to face severe heatwaves with temperatures projected to reach up to 45°C, causing concern for public health and infrastr...17 Jul, 2023, 12.41 PM IST
- Coordinated efforts can ensure zero death: Mansukh Mandaviya reviews heatwave situation in 7 statesUnion Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a high-level meeting to review the public health preparedness for management of heat-relate...22 Jun, 2023, 02.19 PM IST
- Central team to be deployed in UP, Bihar to aid them in public health response measures for heat-related illnessesUnion Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar and Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, were also present at the meeting. Sev...20 Jun, 2023, 05.53 PM IST
- Smart surfaces for cooler citiesAt every level of government, India is developing strategies for managing heat and heatwaves. But these efforts are fragmented and not yet ...18 Jun, 2022, 05.50 PM IST
- Heatwaves are causing fainting spells, dehydration & stroke. Here’s how to deal with this extreme climatic conditionMedical experts say it can be very dangerous to take the scorching heat lightly.02 May, 2022, 02.48 PM IST
- Now, discoms will pay you if they fail to fix outages in timeLast week, the Delhi government had directed DERC, under section 108 of the Electricity Act, to finalise penalties in the regulations withi...31 May, 2016, 11.10 AM IST
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