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Heat wave: Phenomenon, predictions and precautions

From what the IMD has to say, to areas that are already under the extreme weather event's grip, here's all you need for a status update on the intense heat

IMD warns of heat waves, warmer than normal summer

The weather agency predicts central and north-western India will bear the brunt of the sun, while heat waves has struck several parts of the south. Read more

Heat waves strike south India as north copes with cold

While northern India was witnessing an extended winter season, the southern part of the country started experiencing heat wave conditions on March 6, 2019. Here's the full story

Heat wave grips Kerala, claims three lives

The state government declared a natural disaster, issued alerts and circulated precautionary guidelines. Click here for the full story

What happens to your body in a heatstroke?

Here are all the symptoms to help you identify a heatstroke if you or anyone around you has one and what should you do to treat it. For the factsheet, click here

Food India: Six recipes to beat the heat

DTE brings you some recipes from our foodbook; they are soothing for the summers, high on nutrition, even medicinal. Here's wishing you a summer to discover food as medicine. Click here for the full article

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