#summer-heat
PM Modi urges citizens to take precautions amid severe summer heat across country
PM Modi urges citizens to stay hydrated and vigilant against heat exhaustion during extreme summer temperatures across India.
Delhi Traffic Police trials ‘AC helmets’ to help cops beat summer heat
Delhi Traffic Police is testing AC helmets to combat the summer heat. This initiative is part of a larger effort to support personnel. Refrigerated vans and portable fans are also being deployed. The pilot project aims to provide comfort to officers working l…
Summer heat may ease as IMD Hyderabad forecasts thunderstorms
Not mangoes. Meet the fruit that helps India beat the heat in summer. It also improves digestion
Beat the summer heat with ice apple, a refreshing fruit popular across India. Known by different names like Taal in West Bengal and Nungu in Tamil Nadu, this translucent jelly fruit offers hydration and energy. It is rich in electrolytes and natural sugars. I…
Not AC, not cold drinks: When temperatures cross 45°C in Rajasthan, people in desert areas rely on this centuries-old dish to stay naturally cool
Rajasthani Rabdi Recipe: Rajasthan’s desert communities are once again turning to traditional Rabdi to cope with the extreme summer heat. This savoury dish, made with millet or sorghum flour and buttermilk, is believed to help keep the body cool, hydrated and…
Say no to cold drinks, ice cream, sugary treats: Celebrity nutritionist shares 5 simple foods to stay naturally cool during a summer heatwave
As India swelters, integrative lifestyle expert Luke Coutinho advises against relying on sugary drinks for heat relief. He emphasizes that true body cooling comes from proper hydration, balanced electrolytes, good digestion, quality sleep, and reduced process…
Delhi clocks highest power demand of 2026 as summer heat intensifies; peak load may cross 9,000 MW - The Tribune
Delhi's peak power demand touched 8,039 MW at 3:35 PM on Wednesday, the highest recorded so far in 2026, amid rising temperatures and an early onset of summer, according to State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) data.
In India’s parched heart, high power costs put cooling out of reach
India's scorching summers strain power grids, forcing costly upgrades. While cities like Nagpur manage peak demand with advanced cooling, many low-income families face unaffordable electricity bills. This forces them to endure sweltering homes, impacting heal…
BJP stages stir over power, water crisis in Dhanbad
Dhanbad became a battleground for protest as BJP leaders and supporters voiced their frustrations over persistent electricity and water shortages, laying blame at the feet of the state government for neglecting vital needs amidst the scorching summer heat. Op…
Heat draining you daily? Coconut water might be the simplest fix you’re ignoring, here’s why
Step outside on a peak summer afternoon, and the body gives clear signals: thirst, fatigue, and sometimes even dizziness. In India, where temperatures regularly cross 40°C, hydration is not just about comfort, it is survival. Amid fancy electrolyte drinks and…
India’s Heat Exposes a Fragile Grid as Energy Crunch Deepens
India is preparing for a blistering summer until monsoon rains arrive in June, with above-normal heat already straining power grids at a time when the country is grappling with energy shortages.