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Americans swelter in extreme temperatures amid persistent heat wave in the US

On Saturday, Raleigh, North Carolina, reached an all-time record high of 106 degrees F (41.1 C), with a maximum heat index of 118 F (47.7 C)

Security staff members cool off near cooling fans at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on July 6, 2024 during a record-breaking heatwave in the US. The administration of US President Joe Biden on July 2, proposed new regulations aimed at protecting laborers working in extremely high temperatures, as heat waves intensified by climate change increasingly blanket the nation. The rule would be aimed at mail carriers, delivery people, construction workers, landscapers, restaurant staff and others exposed to consistently high heat indexes, which measures how the temperature actually feels to humans. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 11:05 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Arya Vaishnavi

Heavy rain likely over northwest and east India: IMD

Isolated very heavy rainfall is likely over Jammu and Himachal Pradesh on July 5; over Uttarakhand till July 7; Punjab on July 5 and Uttar Pradesh on July 5 and 6

There is a 4% deficiency of monsoon rain over the country. (AFP photo)
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 05:47 PM IST

Heatwave takes a toll but no data on deaths

The disaster management division of the home ministry usually keeps a record of deaths and losses related to extreme weather events.

A policeman drinks water on a hot summer day, in Lucknow, on May 22. (PTI)
Updated on May 29, 2024 07:32 AM IST
ByJayashree Nandi, , New Delhi

Congress reacts to Sam Pitroda's remark as BJP calls it ‘racist’, targets Rahul

Jairam Ramesh said, “The analogies drawn by Mr. Sam Pitroda to illustrate India's diversity are most unfortunate and unacceptable."

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh (File Photo)(HT_PRINT)
Updated on May 08, 2024 02:32 PM IST

Navratri processions with boom boxes keep Delhi residents awake late at night

Delhi Police disallows the use of loudspeakers between 10pm and 6am, with strict caps on volume levels, especially in residential areas.

Navratri will end on April 17, when Ram Navami will be observed. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 10, 2024 01:06 AM IST
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