Srinagar, July 06: In response to the ongoing above-normal temperatures and extended dry spell across Kashmir Valley, the Directorate of Extension at SKUAST-Kashmir has issued a detailed advisory urging farmers to adopt precautionary and crop-specific measures to minimize yield and productivity losses. In an advisory issued by Director Extension, SKUAST-Kashmir reads, In view of the … Read more
Srinagar, June 21, KDC: In response to the ongoing severe heatwave, Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday announced that all government and private schools across Kashmir division will observe a 15-day summer vacation starting June 23. Speaking to KDC, the minister said, “The prevailing weather conditions are unbearable for students. Considering their well-being, we have … Read more
Srinagar, June 20: Amid soaring temperatures in the Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir’s Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday said that the government is actively considering advancing the summer break for schools due to the ongoing heatwave. Speaking to reporters, Itoo confirmed that school timings have already been revised to provide relief to students. “In … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, June 17 (IANS) Heavy pre-monsoon showers lashed many districts of Rajasthan on Tuesday, giving a sigh of relief to the state, which was reeling under a severe heat wave. The highest rainfall was recorded in Sikar, which was 74 mm; Ajmer received the second highest rainfall in the state, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) After prolonged spell of scorching temperatures for several days, people in the national capital received a gradual respite from heatwave conditions early Sunday, as several parts of the city experienced light rainfall thunderstorm and strong winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a severe … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, June 13 (IANS) Rajasthan continued to sizzle amid an intense heatwave on Friday, with Sri Ganganagar recording a maximum temperature of 49.4 degrees Celsius — the highest so far this season. This comes close to the all-time highest June temperature for the city — 50 degrees Celsius, recorded on … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Delhi will continue to sizzle under a scorching heatwave on Thursday as the mercury is expected to remain dangerously high, prompting the issuance of a red alert across the national capital, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD said that temperatures ranged from … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bhopal, June 12 (IANS) After a blistering day under a relentless sun, Madhya Pradesh witnessed a dramatic shift in weather on Wednesday evening. Around 9 p.m., Bhopal was swept by gusty winds, followed by a refreshing spell of rain, providing much-needed relief to residents. In Tikamgarh’s Mau Ghat, thunder cracked … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that daytime temperatures in Delhi may soar to 45 degrees Celsius, the Health Ministry on Wednesday urged people to stay indoors during peak hours, and to drink safe fluids. The IMD has issued an orange alert for the … Read more