As Biting Cold Envelops Kashmir, 'Wall Of Kindness' Comes To Help Needy
To help homeless or underprivileged persons during the winter, Srinagar residents have been donating clothes and other essential items on the 'Wall of Kindness'. People are donating products, ranging from sanitary pads to coffee and tea vending machine, at the wall that was designed by police officer Sheikh Aadil Mushtaq. The 33-year-old police officer decided to start the charity campaign through the wall on World Kindness Day, November 13… read-more
Courtesy: New Indian Express
With 12.5 degrees Celsius Delhi Experiences Coldest October Day Since 1994
With winter setting in, Delhi recorded a distinctly low temperature of 12.5°C on October 29. While the average temperature during October is at 15°C-16°C, the current temperature has been the lowest since 1994. Delhi had recorded 12.3°C in 1994 and the all-time low temperature remains 9.4°C recorded in 1937. Experts attribute the present low temperatures to the absence of cloud cover and calm winds.
Tags: Delhi, Average temperature, Winter, low temperatures, IMD
Courtesy: NDTV
IMD Warns of La Niña Conditions; Cyclones and Cold Winters Expected
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that 'La Niña' conditions have set in. According to Director General of IMD, under these conditions, India might experience lower temperatures this winter and "higher frequency of intense cyclones" over the Bay of Bengal. Reportedly, a depression that has developed in north interior Karnataka is likely to move over to Maharashtra coast and intensify into a deep depression by October 16.
Tags: IMD, Bay of Bengal, cyclone, Winter, India
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Ladakh: Indian Army Prepares for Winter with Multi Layered Clothing
The Indian Army in Ladakh is prepared with multi-layered clothing and the best in class tentages for lower temperature regions. Amidst China tensions, the army personnels are provided with all accommodations needed to stay safe and in position during winter. The Army officials are provided with three layers of clothing that includes trousers, dark-coloured, green colour jacket, and specialized shoes, which will also help in hiding from the… read-more
Tags: Indian Army, Ladakh, India-China face off, Winter
Courtesy: The Economic Times