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Delhi saw warmest day at 42 degrees (Lead)
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The National Capital on Thursday experienced the warmest day of the year so far with the average maximum temperature recorded at 42 degree Celsius, three notches above the season’s average.
Delhi also breathed the worst air-quality of season with Air Quality Index (AQI) marked 312 on a scale of 0 to 500, labelled ‘very-poor’, with ‘severe’ at several places.
On Thursday, the mercury at some places crossed 42 mark, with Palam area suffering at 43.9 degrees, four notches above the season’s average and Ayanagar at 42.4 degrees. Ridge recorded a temperature of 40.6 degree Celsius. Neighbouring Gurugram and Faridabad also recorded 42 degree Celsius, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
The minimum temperature on Thursday was 25.5 degrees, a notch above the season’s average. While at Palam, the warmest place in Delhi, minimum temperature was 27.1 degree Celsius, three notches above the season’s average.
According to weather analysts, warm and dry westerly winds coming from eastern Rajasthan — currently the warmest place in India with 44.5 degree Celsius — is the reason behind the abnormal warming for past three days.
Marginal respite is likely on Friday and Saturday, as wind directions are likely to change from westerly to humid and cool easterly winds.
“Temperature may drop by only a few degrees towards Saturday, also their are possibilities of thundershowers and lightning. However the respite is likely to be marginal,” Skymet Director Mahesh Palawt told IANS.
The humidity on Thursday oscillated between 16 and 58 per cent. Wednesday’s maximum temperature was recorded at 41.6 degree, three notches above the season’s average, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 20.8 degrees, two notches below the season’s average.
Meanwhile Delhi’s air-quality saw drastic drop over past past four days going from ‘moderate’ on Monday to ‘very-poor’ on Thursday.
The AQI crossing 400 mark labelled ‘severe’ at Rohini and Wazirpur (441) in north-west, Anand Vihar (407) and Jahangirpuri (404) in east, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Meanwhile Siri Fort (399) and Okhla (396) in south, Major Dhyan Chand Stadium (396) in central and Ashok Vihar in northwest Delhi were among other most polluted regions with near-severe air-quality.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.