May 26, 2026

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Temperatures near 48°C: India reels under severe heatwave conditions; nationwide alert till May 28

Temperatures near 48°C: India reels under severe heatwave conditions; nationwide alert till May 28

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NEW DELHI: Large parts of the country remained under the grip of an intense heatwave on Friday, with temperatures soaring close to 48 degrees Celsius in several regions, prompting authorities to issue health advisories. They warned that prolonged exposure to extreme heat raised concerns across the country.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that heatwave…

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Union Health Ministry: Centre flags summer risks, asks states to step up heatwave, fire safety preparedness | India News – The Times of India

Union Health Ministry: Centre flags summer risks, asks states to step up heatwave, fire safety preparedness | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry has asked states to strengthen preparedness across healthcare systems ahead of peak summer, flagging risks from both heatwaves and fire incidents and calling for urgent action.In separate communications, health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava directed states and Union Territories to ramp up measures to tackle above-normal heatwave conditions as well…

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