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Record-breaking heat grips Europe, millions endure temperatures above 35 degree C

Record-breaking heat grips Europe, millions endure temperatures above 35 degree C

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Europe’s deadly heatwave pushed east Sunday with hundreds of millions still sweltering across the continent despite fleeting relief from overnight storms, notably in France and Belgium. The heat remained intense across central and eastern Europe, with the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland hit hard as temperatures soared and records fell. At least 191 million Europeans were expected to face temperatures above 35C during the day, according to AFP estimates. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Severe weather conditions grips Vidarbha for 16th day as IMD issues red alert

Severe weather conditions grips Vidarbha for 16th day as IMD issues red alert

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Vidarbha on Wednesday continues to reel under an intense heatwave, which has persisted for the past 16 days. Rainfall activity in the region has remained isolated, with only light intensity showers reported at a few locations.  Maximum temperatures have shown no significant change and continue to remain above normal, while minimum temperatures have stayed largely normal. Brahmapuri in Chandrapur district and Gadchiroli recorded the highest maximum temperature at 46.6 degrees Celsius, while Buldhana registered the lowest minimum temperature at 21.3 degrees Celsius across Vidarbha stations. Red alert issued for Nagpur, Chandrapur and adjoining districts The IMD has issued a red alert for Nagpur, Wardha, Gondia, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli and Washim, warning of a likely continuation of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions at several places. The forecast also indicates the possibility of thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph at isolated locations. Orange alert in parts of western Vidarbha An orange alert has been issued for Bhandara, Amravati, Akola and Yavatmal, where heatwave conditions are expected at a few places. Authorities have advised residents to …

Tension grips Malayidamthuruth amid intense protests

Tension grips Malayidamthuruth amid intense protests

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A protest meeting against the eviction drive held at Pariyathukavu on Friday. | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat A tense atmosphere prevailed at Pariyathukavu, a Dalit settlement at Malayidamthuruth near Kizhakkambalam, on Saturday (May 23) as residents kept vigil against yet another attempt to evict them from their homes based on a court order. Members of the seven families fearing eviction, backed by Left parties, were on high alert anticipating action by an Advocate Commission appointed to execute the eviction order as the Perumbavoor Munsif Court had ordered to complete the process by Saturday. The Commission had to return without executing the order on 15 occasions previously, with the latest witnessing alleged police high-handedness that spiralled into a State-wide political controversy. The United Democratic Front government intervened in the matter on Friday by promising to join the legal dispute and to rehabilitate the residents in case of a setback from the court. The government also assured the residents that there would not be any police action in the name of eviction. The promises came even as …

Severe heatwave grips Vidarbha as Nagpur crosses 46 degrees Celsius, several districts near 47 degrees Celsius

Severe heatwave grips Vidarbha as Nagpur crosses 46 degrees Celsius, several districts near 47 degrees Celsius

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According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, Brahmapuri in Chandrapur district recorded the highest temperature at 47.1 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Chandrapur at 46.8 degrees Celsius. Wardha and Gadchiroli registered 46.4 degrees Celsius each, while Nagpur city touched 46 degrees Celsius amid persistent hot and dry conditions. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Avian drama grips Delhi’s Lodhi Garden

Avian drama grips Delhi’s Lodhi Garden

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Every morning at Lodhi Garden, beneath an ageing semal tree, a strange domestic drama is unfolding between hornbills that do not quite belong together. One of the grey hornbills. (Courtesy: Nikhil Devasar) There is the resident Indian grey hornbill family — a species common to Delhi — nesting inside a tree cavity. And there is the outsider: a lone female Oriental pied hornbill, a bird not typically found in the capital, arriving each day to feed the chicks inside as though they were her own. What began as an unusual sighting has turned stranger by the day — a tale of adoption, territorial conflict, and, by Saturday morning, apparent infanticide. “This is becoming a complete psycho-drama of sorts,” said birder Sheila Chhabra, who spent two consecutive mornings observing the birds alongside noted Delhi birder Nikhil Devasar. The Oriental pied hornbill is not native to Delhi. It is largely a Terai and Himalayan foothill species, with historical records noting only scattered sightings in the 1940s and early 1970s. After decades of silence, isolated reports began surfacing …

‘Mandate must be respected’: Prakash Raj, Shanthnu back Vijay as Governor row grips Tamil Nadu | Tamil News

‘Mandate must be respected’: Prakash Raj, Shanthnu back Vijay as Governor row grips Tamil Nadu | Tamil News

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Tamil Nadu is in the middle of a political standoff that has pulled in an unlikely set of voices. After Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar chose not to invite Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay to form the government, despite his party finishing ahead of all others in the May 4 Assembly polls, reactions poured in from across the state. Actor Prakash Raj, shared his interaction with Times Now on X. “It’s been five days since the results were declared. People are waiting. These MLAs are elected representatives of the people, let them decide on the floor of the House. Who is the Governor to decide?” He padded it with his signature hashtag, #justasking. #justasking https://t.co/MnHZV74o3l — Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) May 8, 2026 Bollywood director Rahul Dholakia, known for Raaes, posted on X: “Clearly the people of Tamil Nadu prefer Actor Vijay over most others, so he should be given the first chance. Details should be a formality not an obstacle. #Democracy” Clearly the people of Tamil Nadu prefer @actorvijay over most others- so he should be …

Fear grips residents after leopard spotted near Durgadevi Tekdi in Pune`s Nigdi

Fear grips residents after leopard spotted near Durgadevi Tekdi in Pune`s Nigdi

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Panic has spread across Pune`s Nigdi and nearby localities after a leopard was spotted in the Durgadevi Tekdi area. CCTV footage confirmed the animal’s movement across multiple locations, including the Ammunition Factory zone, Durgadevi Tekdi, and Mhaske Vasti. The visuals have validated growing concerns among residents who had reported possible leopard movement over the past few days. Forest dept launches search ops Following the sightings, the Forest Department has launched a search and tracking operation in the affected region. Teams are monitoring nearby forest patches and attempting to trace the leopard’s movement path. Officials said surveillance has been increased to ensure the animal is not seen near residential pockets again. Fear among residents near forest zones The presence of the leopard has caused fear among residents, particularly in areas close to forested belts in Dehu Road and Ravet. People have been advised to remain cautious, especially during early morning and late evening hours. Public urged not to panic Mangesh Tate told mid-day that the leopard was first sighted on May 5 and later captured in …

hot weather grips National Capital Region; slight relief expected later this week

hot weather grips National Capital Region; slight relief expected later this week

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The National Capital Region (NCR) is currently in the throes of an intense summer heatwave, with extremely high temperatures disrupting daily life. According to the latest forecast from the Meteorological Department, Monday’s maximum temperature was likely to reach a sweltering 44 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may remain around 27 degrees Celsius. The entire day was expected to remain under the grip of severe heatwave conditions, reported the IANS. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Amravati records 44.4, UP`s Banda 45.4°C as heatwave grips parts of country

Amravati records 44.4, UP`s Banda 45.4°C as heatwave grips parts of country

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Maharashtra is experiencing an intense weather recently, with several districts in state recording very high temperatures as several parts of country reel under heatwave conditions. According to a weather bulletin, Amravati district in Maharashtra has recorded the highest maximum temperature on Saturday with 44.4 degrees Celsius, indicating strong heatwave conditions in the region. With 45.4 degrees Celsius, highest temperature in India was on Saturday recorded at Uttar Pradesh`s Banda district followed by Nirmal-Dasturabad in Telangana with 44.5 degrees Celsius. The Vidarbha region continue to face the hot weather conditions and cities including Nagpur, Chandrapur, Akola, and Wardha have reported temperatures above 43 degrees Celsius. Many districts on Saturday recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the coastal areas under the Konkan region, including Mumbai and surrounding districts, are experiencing relatively high temperatures ranging between 33 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius. However, humidity levels remain high, making conditions uncomfortable. The weather department`s data showed that in Pune there was a possibility of thunderstorms with lightning and very light rainfall. The maximum and minimum temperatures were …

Festive mood grips Kerala capital ahead of Attukal Pongala March 3

Festive mood grips Kerala capital ahead of Attukal Pongala March 3

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Preparations for Pongala outside the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran  A festive mood gripped the city on Monday (March 2, 2026), as the clock wound down to the Attukal Pongala festival on Tuesday (March 3, 2026). Labelled as among the largest religious congregations of women in the country, thousands of families across Kerala and also neighbouring States are trickling into a six-km radius of the famed Attukal Devi Temple to offer a sacrament of rice and jaggery cooked on makeshift brick hearths. Customarily, residents and places of worship, including mosques and churches such as the Manacaud Valliya Palli, Palayam Juma Masjid, and St Joseph Cathedral, have opened their doors to devotees to bivouac. Hundreds of devotees are sleeping rough on open ground prepared by residents’ associations. Many have reserved spaces in the festival area in advance to set up Pongala hearths. Business is brisk among vendors selling earthen pots, kindling and bricks for open hearths. Several movie theatres have announced free screenings for devotees on Pongala eve. High-decibel …