India sees record peak demand for power in north as heatwave persists

September 16, 2024 6:27 PM

India sees record peak demand for power in north as heatwave persists

Peak demand for power in India's hot, arid northern plains hit a record on Monday, the government said as it continues to implement measures to meet high energy consumption, although the weeks' long heatwave is forecast to abate soon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal temperatures for June in the northwest and central parts of the country, making it one of the longest heatwave spells. Government data shows that there were nearly 25,000 cases of suspected heat...

Sudden rainfall with strong winds bring respite from heat in Delhi

June 6, 2024 9:15 AM

Sudden rainfall with strong winds bring respite from heat in Delhi

Sudden rain accompanied by strong winds lashed several parts of the national capital on Wednesday night providing much-needed relief from the intense heat. The rain brought down temperatures that had soared to 44 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung and 44.3 degrees Celsius at the Ridge on June 5, as recorded by IMD. Meanwhile, as the monsoon is approaching, Delhi Urban Development and Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj wrote a letter to the Chief Secretary seeking the status of t...

Lok Sabha results: EC trends show BJP sweeping Delhi

June 4, 2024 3:01 PM

Lok Sabha results: EC trends show BJP sweeping Delhi

Bharatiya Janta Party is leading in all the Lok Sabha seats of the national capital, as per the trends shown by the Election Commission on Tuesday. The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party fought the polls in alliance in the national capital. From Chandni Chowk constituency, BJP candidate Praveen Khandelwal is leading with over 35,000 votes against Congress candidate Jai Prakash Agarwal. In the East Delhi-3 constituency, BJP's Harsh Malhotra is leading by 25884 votes against AAP's Kuldeep Kumar. ...

Iran: Supreme Leader leads prayers at Raisi funeral, memorial ceremony held in Delhi

May 22, 2024 4:20 PM

Iran: Supreme Leader leads prayers at Raisi funeral, memorial ceremony held in Delhi

Iran's Supreme Leader led prayers in Tehran on Wednesday at the funeral of the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other officials in Sunday's crash near the Azerbaijan border. State TV showed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leading prayers as tens of thousands of mourners thronged streets at the funeral in Tehran, which will move to the cleric's eastern home city of Mashhad for burial on Thursday. A resident in Tehran said...

Heatwaves push India’s power demand to record high; Delhi hits 7,717 MW

May 21, 2024 7:39 PM

Heatwaves push India’s power demand to record high; Delhi hits 7,717 MW

India's ongoing severe heatwave has pushed power demand to a seasonal high of 234 gigawatts (GW) on Tuesday, exceeding the government's projected range of 225-235 GW for May. The demand is anticipated to rise further in June, reaching between 235-240 GW. Delhi, experiencing extreme heat, recorded an unprecedented peak power demand of 7,717 megawatts (MW) at 3:33 pm on Tuesday, the highest in its history. This marked the fourth consecutive day that Delhi's demand surpassed 7,000 MW, breaking the...

Two killed, over 20 injured as dust storm lashes Delhi-NCR

May 11, 2024 12:25 PM

Two killed, over 20 injured as dust storm lashes Delhi-NCR

A severe dust storm accompanied by high-speed winds and thundershowers wreaked havoc in the national capital and its surrounding areas late on Friday night, leaving two people dead and over 20 injured. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the wind speed during the storm ranged between 60 to 70 kilometers per hour, causing widespread disruption across Delhi-NCR. The sudden onslaught of the dust storm caught residents off guard, with uprooted trees, broken branches, and flying...

Beat the Summer Heat: Enjoy Refreshing Sundays in Delhi

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

Beat the Summer Heat: Enjoy Refreshing Sundays in Delhi

As Delhi swelters under the blazing summer sun, it's time to find ways to stay cool and make the most of your Sundays. Luckily, the capital city offers an array of refreshing activities to help you beat the heat and have a rejuvenating day out. Whether you're into nature, adventure, or culture, there's something exciting for everyone to experience. Begin your Sunday morning with a revitalizing yoga session amidst the serene surroundings of Lodi Gardens. The lush greenery and gentle breeze provi...