Summer
- Hyderabad
Pick up a ‘bowl of kindness’ to help strays in Hyderabad this summer
Hyderabad: As the summer season sets in, Hyderabad-based living space firm has launched the “Bowl of Kindness” initiative to keep stray animals hydrated. This is a joint initiative by Gaiaa Living and…
- Middle East
Haj 2025 to be the last summer pilgrimage for 16 years
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Meteorological Center (NCM) has announced that Haj 2025 will be the last pilgrimage to occur during the peak summer heat for the next 16 years. From…
- India
Heatwaves boost India’s electricity demand by 10.4% in 2024 summer
New Delhi: India’s electricity demand during the severe heatwave months of April to June 2024 rose by 10.4 per cent compared to the corresponding period the year before, with increased use of…
- Hyderabad
As summer intensifies, Hyderabad’s power demand exeeds 5000MW
Hyderabad: In a meeting with staff at Banjara Hill on Wednesday, the principal secretary (energy) Sandeep Kumar Sultania said that the power consumption in Greater Hyderabad has exceeded 5,000 megawatts this summer.…
- Andhra Pradesh
Heat waves forecast for 48 mandals across Andhra Pradesh on Monday
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority managing director R Kurmanadh has forecast heat wave conditions in 38 mandals across the state on Monday. The agency has identified nine mandals in Vizianagaram…
- Hyderabad
HYDRAA, GHMC prepares for summer fires, monsoon floods
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) commissioners have intensified efforts to tackle challenges during the rainy season and enhance fire safety. The GHMC…
- India
Indian cities most vulnerable to heat waves focus on short-term fixes: Report
New Delhi: Some of India’s cities most vulnerable to future heat waves focus mainly on immediate responses while long-term measures remain rare, according to a study published on Wednesday. The analysis by…