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Hailstorm hits Bengaluru amidst rains bringing relief from sweltering heat

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Hailstorm hits Bengaluru amidst rains bringing relief from sweltering heat

Some parts of Bengaluru city receive heavy rainfall on Sunday, May 12. | Photo Credit: File photo Moderate rains lashed parts of the city on Sunday, May 12, bringing relief from the sweltering summer heat. Residents in some parts of the city noticed accompanying hailstones. “It started raining at 4 p.m. and we were surprised … Read more

Sweltering heat driving up electricity demand in Kerala

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Sweltering heat driving up electricity demand in Kerala

Consumption generally rises during the summer months, given the higher dependence on air conditioners to escape the heat. File. | Photo Credit: K.K. Mustafah Sweltering temperatures are driving up electricity consumption in Kerala, giving anxious moments to the State’s power sector. Daily electricity consumption stood above the 90 million unit (MU) mark on the last … Read more