As the mercury continues to break heat records, it is the man on the street – hawkers, small vendors, rickshaw-pullers, e-rickshaw drivers - who bears its brunt. When I was admitted, the doctors said these were symptoms of the heat-related illnesses.” A tap of hope on Faizabad Road Starting from Matiyari Crossing of Faizabad to Polytechnic Crossing near Indira Nagar, …
Chennai: The unprecedented heat wave sweeping across the State – Chennai’s weather on Wednesday will be 37 degrees Celsius but it will feel like 51 degrees Celsius – has triggered some activity in the various political camps with some parties setting up water kiosks on the roadside and in select locations to quench people’s thirst and others placing demands to …
CHENNAI: In a bid to combat the scorching heat and alleviate the water needs of citizens, Chief Minister MK Stalin has instructed local body officials to set up Thaneer Pandhal throughout the state. Responding to his directive, local bodies have established 1,038 water kiosks across bus stands, markets, and roadside spots. In a detailed statement, Stalin cautioned the public to …
