North India continues to bear the brunt of the heat wave

There seems to be no immediate relief in store for the city, with the day temperature touching 44 degree Celsius. Met department officials say the city, which has already experienced 44 degree Celsius, should be prepared for an addition of a degree more this ...

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After two days of heat waves in many parts of the state, the temperatures may dip slightly by at least two degrees over the next two days, the local met department

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There is little respite from the hot and humid conditions for residents of the state capital over the next few days. Day temperatures are expected to dip a notch or two during the weekend but air moisture will remain high till next