Bhubaneswar: Odisha chief secretary Anu Garg on Friday asked the district administrations to ensure active public participation in a statewide outreach programme to mark the second anniversary of the state govt, beginning June 12.Chairing a virtual meeting with all the collectors, Garg reviewed preparations for the multi-tier events to be held from state to gram…
Workers are being asked to start at 8am instead of 10am to accommodate the break in the afternoon Ghaziabad: The district administration has issued an advisory asking builders to avoid engaging labourers at construction sites between 12pm and 4pm amid the prevailing heatwave conditions.The labour department has also launched an awareness campaign at construction sites…
Hyderabad: After days of heatwave-like conditions, Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana are likely to witness light to moderate rain and thundershowers over the next two days, according to the forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday. Meteorologists said temperatures are likely to gradually fall over the next few days as persistent…
A queue at Noida district hospital ODP on Wednesday Noida: District administrations in Noida and Ghaziabad have issued a heatwave advisory, warning residents of severe “loo” conditions till May 22 as temperatures continue to soar across the region. Day temperatures are hovering around 44°C, while night temperatures remain unusually high at nearly 35°C, offering little…
In an interview with India Today, Sunita Narain, Director General of the Centre for Science and Environment, discussed the heatwaves impacting India and the need for better urban planning. She explained that the current crisis is a combination of climate change and environmental mismanagement. Narain stated, ‘The world has now seen searing heat across, and…
Kanpur: The district administration has advised people to remain alert in view of the intense heat and rising temperatures.District magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh said that taking heatwave lightly can be dangerous. Special care is essential during this season, particularly for children, the elderly, farmers and livestock.Singh appealed to the public to avoid venturing out into…
