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The elevator where Ravindran Nair was trapped.”I kept hoping that at some point people would realize that the lift was broken, come fix it and save me,” said Ravindran Nair, 59. Hospital authorities claimed the lift was faulty, but family members claimed Negligence, says no committee reminded patients to avoid using itWhen 59-year-old Ravindran Nair went to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital with back pain on Saturday, it turned out to be his worst nightmare – being trapped in 42 hours in the elevator, without light, food or water, not sure if anyone even knew he was in there.”It's like seeing…

Both wind and solar energy have a fatal flaw – intermittency. Solar generators don't run on moonlight – they weaken as the sun sets and stop when clouds obscure the sun. This happens at least once a day. [emphasis, links added] But in the middle of the day most days, millions of solar panels pump so much electricity into the grid that prices plummet and no one makes money. After a big hailstorm, they stopped working. Turbine generators are also intermittent – they stop whenever there is too little or too much wind. In a vast, flat land like Australia,…

Monday forecast:Temperatures in Southeast Texas will drop into the 90s, but due to the heat and humidity it will “feel” 105 degrees in some places today.Temperatures reached the mid-90s across much of Southeast Texas.There is a chance of localized rainfall on Monday; therefore, recovery efforts should not be interrupted by the weather. Showers and storms may move toward the coast and stay south of Interstate 10.There will be scattered showers and storms mainly south of Interstate 10.Track the rain:A cold front will move through the Lone Star State later this week, increasing rain chances starting Thursday and continuing into Saturday.…

There may be a few chances for these storms starting after midnight tonight into Wednesday. INDIANAPOLIS — Rounds of severe storms are possible after midnight tonight and into Wednesday morning when a cold front moves in. today: Morning rains have ended as heat and humidity return. Today will likely be the hottest/wettest day of this heat wave, with highs in the low to mid 90s and a heat index of 105-110 degrees. Image source: WTHR Image source: WTHR When is the next severe weather expected? Another storm complex will develop over the Midwest this afternoon and approach Indiana…

Last month marked one of the warmest Junes on record in Baltimore, and continued extreme heat threatens to make the Charm City's summer a record-breaking one.As the week begins, the next brutal heat wave has arrived. Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits on Monday and Tuesday, with high humidity bringing the heat index to 105 to 110 degrees.Temperatures at BWI Marshall Airport have reached 100 degrees for the third and fourth consecutive days this summer. According to the National Weather Service, this has occurred only once a year on average over the past 30 years.As of Thursday, the airport…

Aaron Dripps appeared in Marshall Circuit Court on May 28 with attorney William Deatherage. BENTON, Ky. – On Tuesday, May 28, Aaron Dripps appeared in court for the fourth time in connection with the Jan. 25 death of Stephen Odom.No new information was presented during the hearing, but Dripps' attorneys responded to prosecutors' motions and agreed to provide information requested by prosecutors during discovery.Dripps was initially charged with murder and convicted of being a felon in possession of a handgun. After a preliminary hearing in February, the case was sent to a grand jury, which added charges of purchase/possession of…

Cities are not receiving the funding they need to adapt to the impacts of climate change. By leveraging their balance sheets and technical expertise, multilateral development banks can be a cornerstone in attracting the financing cities in low- and middle-income countries need to achieve their climate action plans. As we take stock of the outcomes of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) and prepare to take necessary further action, the critical role of cities in tackling the climate crisis has never been more recognized. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the COP 28 Presidency co-hosted the first Local Climate…

* overheating warning 11am to 8pm*Today's daily numbersA subjective rating of the day's weather on a scale of 0 to 10.1/10： Hot as fire. Thinking of passing 0, but I'm in a generous mood.Quick forecasttoday: Brutal heat. There may be storms in the afternoon. Highs: 97 to 103.tonight: Partly cloudy and muggy. Low: 74 to 81.tomorrow: The heat for punishment continues. Highs: 97 to 103.Detailed forecastAfter hitting 101 on Sunday, we're looking at the hottest four-day move since at least 2016 and maybe even 2012. Considering the humidity, it will feel 5 to 10 degrees hotter.This is severe and potentially…

What's the weather like on Monday?As we enter the work week, temperatures remain below 100 degrees. A big pattern change is coming which will bring 80's and chances of rain.EMSA Thermal Safety Tips: Prehydration is key to preventing heat-related illness. Drink plenty of water or electrolyte-replenishing drinks before and during prolonged exposure to summer heat.If working outdoors, wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and rest in the shade.Contains no alcohol or caffeine.If you don't have air conditioning, find a cooling station or public space during the day (such as a library or mall).Don't limit the use of air conditioning.If…

Wind patterns in the greater San Francisco Bay Area are generally very different from those along the Central and Southern California coasts. However, on Saturday, July 13, a massive vortex affected the entire region. Extended forecast for the Bay Area for Saturday, July 13, 2024. notes: Dawn Patrol: Early morning strong winds develop from Larkspur/Clark's Brickyard to Benicia to Benicia to Sherman Island! Low pressure develops along the coast from Eureka to Jalama to Sacramento/Redding, creating a large north-south pressure gradient that creates southerly eddies and ocean surges. The combination, like winds, blows across the coast and into the Bay…