Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 24 (IANS) With overcast skies and cooler weather prevailing across Tamil Nadu in recent days, the state’s electricity demand has seen a significant decline. On Tuesday, the peak power demand fell to 17,001 megawatts (MW), down sharply from 18,853 MW recorded on the same day last week. Daily … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Delhi’s Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma on Friday distributed air-ventilated cool vests to department’s field workers as part of a pilot project to help them protect themselves from summer heat. The Cool Vest Jacket Initiative under the Delhi Heat Action Plan – Anticipatory … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed a dramatic shift in weather on Saturday evening as dark clouds rolled in, followed by strong winds and heavy rainfall. The sudden downpour brought much-needed relief from the oppressive heat and humidity that persisted throughout the day. Earlier in … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 12 (IANS) Scattered, unseasonal rainfall across various parts of Tamil Nadu has not only brought much-needed respite from the summer heat but also led to a noticeable drop in electricity demand during April and the first half of May this year. Data from the Southern Regional Load Despatch … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) In a major relief for traffic police personnel braving the scorching Delhi heat, the Delhi Traffic Police is planning to equip them with collar fans and air-conditioned helmets. The initiative comes after a ‘Sampark Sabha’ session where personnel shared their grievances with DCP (New Delhi … Read more