'Extreme Heat Belt' To Affect US Region Home To 100 Million People By 2053: Report
According to a new study, an "extreme heat belt," with at least one-day per year when heat index exceeds 125 degrees Fahrenheit (52 degrees Celsius). First Street Foundation conducted the study, which employed a peer-reviewed model developed in collaboration with public. The analysis found temperatures beyond National Weather Service's highest rating, "Extreme Danger," were anticipated to affect 8.1 million people in 2023 and climb to 107… read-more
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Flood Alert Issued In Delhi, Yamuna Water Level To Cross Danger Mark Due To Heavy Rains
Following significant rain in higher catchment regions, Yamuna is flowing dangerously near to the alert level of 204.5 meters in Delhi, and its water level is expected to break the danger threshold on August 13 morning, according to officials. On August 11, the Delhi flood control room issued a warning. The discharge rate from the Yamuna Nagar-located Hathnikund Barrage has exceeded 1 lakh cusecs, prompting a flood warning in Delhi.
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