Rajasthan reels under intense heat wave conditions in September!September 27th, 2009 ALWAR - Even as the winter season is around the corner in the country, Rajasthan's Alwar city is reeling under intense heat wave conditions. The mercury is touching 43 degrees, making life difficult for local people here.
Delay in arrival of monsoon in KashmirJuly 21st, 2009 SRINAGAR - Temperature hovering three degrees above normal has left residents and visitors high and dry in Kashmir. The picturesque valley is hot, as delayed rainfall has led to a rise in the mercury levels.
Agra continues to simmer under intense heat waveJuly 7th, 2009 AGRA - Soaring temperature has made life miserable for people in Uttar Pradesh's Agra city, as the city continues to reel under intense heat wave situation on Tuesday. People who were earlier hoping to get some respite from the monsoon showers are now upset as there has been scanty rainfall in the region.
Dismal conditions at Ludhiana ZooJune 24th, 2009 LUDHIANA - As the mercury continues to rise, it has become increasingly difficult for animals to beat the heat at the ill-equipped Ludhiana Zoo. The zoo authorities are finding it tough to provide relief to hapless animals in a temperature of 45 degree Celsius.
Heat wave predicted in north IndiaMay 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A severe heat wave is are expected in many parts of northern India for the next two days, the weatherman said Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the heat wave will be in many parts of northern Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and western Madhya Pradesh.
Orissa heat wave toll rises to 31May 11th, 2009 BHUBANESWAR - The death toll in the heat wave sweeping across Orissa has risen to 31 Monday, an official said. 'The death toll due to heat wave has risen to 31,' Manoranjan Chaudhury, officer on special duty in the state revenue control room, told IANS.
Lucknow Zoo facilitates steps for its animals to beat the heatMay 4th, 2009 LUCKNOW - The intense heat wave has prompted the officials of Lucknow Zoo in Uttar Pradesh to initiate various methods to render a cooling and soothing treatment for the animals under their care. Shades and screens made from jute and natural straws and reeds are being used to cover the cages of the animals.
Sunstroke death toll in Orissa rises to 18May 1st, 2009 BHUBANESWAR - The death toll due to the heat wave sweeping across Orissa has risen to 18, an official said Friday. 'The Dhenkanal and Khordha districts have reported highest of four deaths each, the districts of Jajpur and Balasore reported two deaths each,' D.N.
Birsa zoo in Ranchi has "air-conditioning" for animalsMay 1st, 2009 RANCHI - Officials of Birsa Zoo in Ranchi have made special arrangements to protect the animals from the ever-rising mercury and torrid times ahead. "We are taking different precautions for different animals to safeguard them from the heat.
Heat wave to continue in DelhiMay 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - For Delhiites, respite seems quite a distance away when it comes to the weather with the met department saying Friday that the heat wave is likely to continue. 'The minimum temperature recorded early today was 24.8 degrees Celsius, which is a notch above normal.
Heat wave death toll rises to three in OrissaApril 28th, 2009 BHUBANESWAR - The death toll in the heat wave sweeping across Orissa has risen to three and authorities are investigating 38 more deaths occurred this month to find out if they were due to sunstroke, an official said Tuesday. 'Three people died of sunstroke - one each in the districts of Jajpur, Ganjam and Jagatsinghpur.
Punjab, Haryana temperatures hit 40 degree markApril 27th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Temperatures at most places across Punjab and Haryana Monday remained at over 40 degrees Celsius as the plains of north India sizzled in the heat wave, the weatherman said. Hisar city in Haryana was the hottest at 44 degree Celsius while Karnal and Ambala towns in the same state recorded 41 and 40.2 degree Celsius, respectively.
Patna zoo animals sheltered from heat waveApril 25th, 2009 PATNA - Zoo officials in Patna made special arrangements to protect the animals under their care from the rising mercury. The onset of summer this year has witnessed temperatures soaring beyond the normal figures.
Relief for Delhiites from heat waveApril 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - After two days of scorching heat, Delhiites have a reason to cheer with temperature Wednesday coming down thanks to rain in Jammu and Kashmir, Met department officials said. The Met department said rain in Jammu and Kashmir and respite from dusty winds, which were blowing over the capital for the last few days, brought relief from the heat.
Heat wave grips OrissaApril 21st, 2009 BHUBANESWAR - Soaring mercury level has made life miserable for people in Orissa as they grapple with the heat wave. The temperature hovered around 40 degree Celsius in the state, with some parts like the western region of the state recording a temperature of 43 to 44 degree Celsius.
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