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As temperature soars, EC extends poll timings by two hours in 4 Bihar LS seats

The usual poll timings are 7 am to 6 pm but they vary depending on the terrain, time of sunset and security situation.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Amid heatwave, EC extends poll timings by two hours in 4 seats of Bihar

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Amid heatwave, EC extends poll timings by two hours in 4 seats of Bihar

As temperature soars, EC extends poll timings by two hours in 4 Bihar LS seats

IMD issues heatwave alert for Thane, Raigad and Mumbai from April 27 to 29

On April 15 and 16, Mumbai and its neighbouring areas had witnessed severe hot weather and temperatures in parts of Navi Mumbai reached 41 degrees Celsius.

24 April 2024, 04:54 IST

IMD issues heatwave alert for Thane, Raigad and Mumbai from April 27 to 29

IMD issues heatwave alert for Thane, Raigad and Mumbai from April 27 to 29

IMD issues heatwave alert for Thane, Raigad and Mumbai from April 27 to 29

24 April 2024, 04:54 IST

Tripura shuts educational institutions till April 27 due to heatwave conditions

Temperature in most parts of the state are likely to remain between 38 degree Celsius and 28 degree Celsius.

23 April 2024, 17:22 IST

Tripura shuts educational institutions till April 27 due to heatwave conditions

Tripura shuts educational institutions till April 27 due to heatwave conditions

Tripura shuts educational institutions till April 27 due to heatwave conditions

23 April 2024, 17:22 IST

Asia world's most disaster-prone region in 2023: WMO

Floods and storms led to the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, and the impact of heat waves intensified, said the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) State of the Climate in Asia - 2023 report.

23 April 2024, 05:36 IST

Asia world's most disaster-prone region in 2023: WMO

Asia world's most disaster-prone region in 2023: WMO

Asia world's most disaster-prone region in 2023: WMO

23 April 2024, 05:36 IST

How can India hold elections when it’s too hot to vote?

Roughly half a billion people who’ve migrated from other areas of the country face barriers to voting in their home towns, an issue the country’s Election Commission is only starting to address. There simply aren’t enough poll workers to run it in a country with a million voting booths. Still, postal ballots ought to be far more widely used.

23 April 2024, 03:46 IST

How can India hold elections when it’s too hot to vote?

How can India hold elections when it’s too hot to vote?

How can India hold elections when it’s too hot to vote?

23 April 2024, 03:46 IST

240 crore workers affected by climate change-linked health hazards

'Thousands more die from pesticide poisoning, workplace air pollution, solar UV radiation and parasitic and vector-borne diseases,' the International Labour Organisation said.

22 April 2024, 17:03 IST

240 crore workers affected by climate change-linked health hazards

240 crore workers affected by climate change-linked health hazards

240 crore workers affected by climate change-linked health hazards

22 April 2024, 17:03 IST

No major concern regarding heat wave for 2nd phase of LS polls: IMD tells EC

Director General, IMD, Mrutunjay Mohapatra also told the poll panel that the weather forecast is 'normal' for the 13 states and Union Territories going to polls in phase two, according to an official statement.

22 April 2024, 15:10 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | No major concern regarding heat wave for 2nd phase: IMD tells EC

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | No major concern regarding heat wave for 2nd phase: IMD tells EC

No major concern regarding heat wave for 2nd phase of LS polls: IMD tells EC

22 April 2024, 15:10 IST

Watch: Doordarshan anchor faints on live TV while presenting updates on heatwave

Lopamudra Sinha, a Doordarshan anchor in Kolkata, could be heard slurring as she read the information before blacking out.

21 April 2024, 14:05 IST

Watch: Doordarshan anchor faints on live TV while presenting updates on heatwave

Watch: Doordarshan anchor faints on live TV while presenting updates on heatwave

Watch: Doordarshan anchor faints on live TV while presenting updates on heatwave

21 April 2024, 14:05 IST

Intense heatwave grips parts of India

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heatwave to severe heatwave conditions prevailed in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal during the day.

20 April 2024, 17:01 IST

Intense heatwave grips parts of India

Intense heatwave grips parts of India

Intense heatwave grips parts of India

20 April 2024, 17:01 IST

IMD predicts heat wave in parts of Telangana, Health department issues advisory

After the IMD issued a yellow heat wave alert, the Telangana health department today put out an advisory asking the public to avoid going out in the sun, especially between 12:00 noon and 03:00 pm.

19 April 2024, 13:51 IST

IMD predicts heat wave in parts of Telangana, Health department issues advisory

IMD predicts heat wave in parts of Telangana, Health department issues advisory

IMD predicts heat wave in parts of Telangana, Health department issues advisory

19 April 2024, 13:51 IST