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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
At 31.7°C, Chandigarh sees warmest night of season, power demand sees all-time high of 452 MW
City residents tossed and turned as night temperatures shot up to 31.7°C on Wednesday, making it the warmest night of the season so far. Though there was a marginal dip in the day temperatures, from 43.9°C on Tuesday to 41.9°C on Wednesday, the power demand surged to 452 MW — the highest ever peak demand — amid an ongoing heatwave. The previous peak was 449 MW on June 13 last year, UT administration officials confirmed. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Wednesday night was the season's first 'warm night'. A warm night is declared when the maximum temperature is above 40°C and the minimum goes over 4.5 degrees above normal. On Wednesday, the minimum had gone 5.4 degrees above normal. If the minimum goes over 6.5 degrees above normal, then a 'severe warm night' is declared. This was also the highest the minimum temperature has gone in the month of June since 2022 when it was at 31.9°C. Wait till weekend for some relief Met officials said the temperature is set to remain on the higher side till the weekend. IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul said the temperature continues to be high due to the effect of Westerly winds along with bright sunny weather. However, a fresh Western Disturbance (WD) is likely to bring relief over the weekend. While the WD will start affecting the region from Saturday, residents can expect thunderstorms and light rain from Sunday, he added. Further, rain in Himachal Pradesh will also lead to cooler winds here and the monsoon system is also set to become active again by the weekend, the IMD director said. Over the next three days, the maximum temperature will remain between 42°C and 43°C while the minimum temperature will remain between 31°C and 32°C. How tricity stands power wise Meanwhile, the Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) said it successfully met the unprecedented load on Wednesday without any breakdowns. 'Our robust planning, network strengthening, and strategic power tie-ups helped us to manage the peak demand efficiently,' said Arun Kumar Verma, director, CPDL. Power demand is expected to climb further, possibly crossing 481 MW, he added. In Mohali, the power demand surged to approximately 1,500 megawatts on Wednesday. However, authorities said, the supply remained stable as the district has an installed power capacity of around 1,900 megawatts, which is sufficient to handle peak demand without disruption. 'There is no shortage of electricity in Mohali. We are comfortably meeting the power requirements of all sectors,' said an official from the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). Mohali has about 25 grid substations that draw electricity from various sources, including the Rajpura and Ropar thermal power plants, as well as the Ganguwal hydroelectric project. Panchkula residents, however, are grappling with frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations. Unscheduled cuts, especially in trans-Ghaggar areas, have left residents hassled. Mohit Gupta, a resident of Sector-25, cited Wednesday's example and said, 'While a scheduled power cut was announced for parts of Sector-26 from 4.30 pm to 6 pm, electricity was only restored around 7 pm. When contacted, an official from the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) said he was unable to provide day-to-day details regarding power consumption.
Fox News
16-05-2025
- Fox News
Rhode Island police chief rejects serial killer theory after human remains found near Taylor Swift's mansion
The top cop in a Rhode Island beach town says there is no connection between human remains found Wednesday and online fears of a serial killer in New England. "As far as I'm concerned, as far as right now, this has nothing to do with any serial killer [or] any New England murderer," Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella told Fox News Digital Friday. The remains were found in the wealthy coastal enclave of Watch Hill, part of the town of Westerly, Rhode Island, just down the beach from a sprawling mansion owned by pop superstar Taylor Swift. A five-star beach getaway, the Ocean House, a luxurious resort on the Watch Hill bluffs overlooking the sea, stands just a few miles away. Gingerella attributed the serial killer fears to "the power of social media. Despite the rumors, he still thinks social media "has more benefits than negatives," he added. The speculation has gripped New England after 13 bodies have been discovered in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts since the beginning of March. Gingerella told Fox News Digital the Rhode Island Medical Examiner's Office is working to positively identify the remains. Of the 13 bodies found, five have been found in Massachusetts, five in Connecticut and three in Rhode Island. Six of the deceased have been identified as females and three as males. The sexes of the remaining four are unknown. The age ranges of those identified also vary. Seven of the victims were older than 45, while two were between the ages of 25 and 44. The discovery in Westerly comes three weeks after an unidentified male was found in the Seekonk River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Westerly and Pawtucket are about 48 miles apart. The first body found in Rhode Island was that of Michele Romano, found in the town of Foster in March, about 49 miles from Westerly. Romano's family said her death is unrelated to any potential serial killer. "In light of the recent comments being made, we know that Michele's passing is in no way related to any type of serial killer," the family said when her remains were identified. "We have complete faith in the Rhode Island State Police and our Private Investigator that the person responsible will be brought to justice sooner rather than later! We would appreciate it, if people on social media/news or other platforms would stop making false statements that our Michele is in any way the victim of a serial killer!!" The Rhode Island State Police and the FBI did not respond to requests for comment.
Forbes
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Human Remains Found Near Taylor Swift's Watch Hill Home—What To Know So Far
Westerly, RI - August 22: A man fishes at the Watch Hill Lighthouse for stripped bass with home of ... More Taylor Swift in the background during the eye of the Tropical Storm Henri in Westerly, RI on Aug. 22, 2021. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Taylor Swift's beloved Holiday House is back in the spotlight – but this time, it's not because of her famous Fourth of July bashes. On May 14, authorities made a disturbing discovery less than a mile from the singer's Rhode Island estate. Police in Westerly, R.I., confirmed that human remains were found in Watch Hill, an exclusive coastal neighborhood where Swift's mansion and other historic estates are located. Around 9:30 a.m. on May 14, officers arrived at the scene and uncovered "what appeared to be a human leg bone," according to a statement shared with People. Investigators are now awaiting confirmation of the remains' identity, which has been sent to the Rhode Island Medical Examiner's Office for analysis. At this time, no foul play is suspected. The remains were found less than a mile from the pop star's home, local authorities confirmed to NBC News. Westerly resident Taylor Day told NBC10 WJAR that the scene was 'a couple football fields away from Taylor Swift's house and the Ocean House,' adding, 'I would never expect anything like that—especially not in Watch Hill.' Rumors and theories about a possible serial killer in New England have been circulating online, following the discovery of at least 12 bodies across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut in recent months. However, New Haven Police, Springfield Police, the Rhode Island State Police, and the Hampden County District Attorney's Office have all dismissed those claims, according to NBC 10 News. After learning about the latest discovery in Watch Hill, Day said her 'mind immediately went to all the theories that are being thrown around.' She continued, 'I'm more aware of my surroundings. I don't go places that are kind of dim or where I could be alone. Just trying to stay out in public and be vigilant.' Taylor Swift/Instagram In 2013, Swift reportedly paid $17.75 million in cash for the colonial-style mansion, according to Business Insider. Originally built in 1904, the estate sits atop the highest point in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, and features over 700 feet of private beachfront. The home was famously owned by oil heiress Rebekah Harkness for more than 30 years. Swift later drew inspiration from Harkness's life for her 2020 Folklore track 'The Last Great American Dynasty.' "I got the house when I was in my early 20s as a place for my family to congregate and be together," Swift told Entertainment Weekly in December 2020. She said she learned about Harkness "as soon as I was being walked through [her former Rhode Island] home." The artist continued, 'So I started reading. I found her so interesting. And then as more parallels began to develop between our two lives—being the lady that lives in that house on the hill that everybody gets to gossip about—I was always looking for an opportunity to write about her. And I finally found it.' Over the years, Swift has hosted several star-studded Fourth of July parties at her seaside mansion. Celebrity guests have included Ed Sheeran, Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, the Haim sisters, and Selena Gomez. Most recently, she welcomed friends in 2024 during a break from the Eras Tour. Several outlets reported that Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Bradley Cooper, Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce, and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes all visited the home. Stay tuned for more updates.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Authorities make shocking discovery near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island holiday home
Human remains have washed up near to Taylor Swift 's Rhode Island home, leaving authorities searching for answers. A human leg bone was discovered in Westerly on Wednesday around 9:30am near Everett Avenue, which is close to Swift's famed holiday home she sings about in her tune, The Last Great American Dynasty. Local resident Taylor Day who saw police and the medical examiner extracting the bone, told WJAR: 'I think finding a leg is very suspicious.' The bone has been sent to the Rhode Island Medical Examiner's Office for further investigation, WJAR reported. The discovery has alarmed the wealthy residents of Watch Hill as the quiet neighborhood isn't used to much crime, let alone a potential murder. Day said: 'I'm more aware of my surroundings. I don't go [to] places that are kind of dim or where I could be alone. Just trying to stay out in public and be vigilant.' Day continued: 'My mind immediately went to all the theories that are being thrown around.' The resident is referring to rumors that there might be a New England serial killer as 13 sets of remains have been found in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts since March. According to Fox News five have been found in the Commonwealth State and the Constitution State, while three have been found in Rhode Island. Although authorities said they don't believe a serial killer is amongst the citizens of New England and no connection between the bodies have been found, it hasn't stopped residents from speculating. Speaking to Fox News, former FBI agent, Scott Duffey said: 'From what I've seen or heard, first and foremost, not enough is being put out there, so we'll continue to create that serial killer idea.' Only one arrest has taken place in connection to the bodies - cancer-ridden Donald Coffel was arrested for the death of Suzanne Wormser. The pair were roommates and her body was found in a suitcase in March. Coffel died on Friday while in custody.
News.com.au
16-05-2025
- News.com.au
Human remains found near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion amid fears a serial killer is on the loose
Human remains were discovered down the road from Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion amid fears a New England serial killer is on the loose. On Wednesday morning local time, police in Westerly were called to Everett Ave in the Watch Hill neighbourhood following reports of possible remains, according to NBC10. When officers arrived to the location, which is just about 500 metres from Swift's home, they located what appeared to be a human leg bone. They collected the remains and transferred them to the Rhode Island Medical Examiner's Office for further analysis. The case is being investigated by the Westerly Police Department Detective Division. Taylor Day, a Westerly resident, happened to be driving by the 'alarming' scene as investigators were arriving. 'It's just something very out of the ordinary for Westerly,' she explained to the outlet, adding, 'I would never expect anything like that — especially not in Watch Hill.' Police insist no foul play is suspected at this time, but Day 'would definitely disagree with that,' as she emphasised that 'finding a leg is very suspicious.' There have been a dozen discoveries of human bodies and remains in multiple Northeastern states in recent months, leading residents to worry about a possible serial killer — who seemingly targets women. 'My mind immediately went to all the theories that are being thrown around,' Day said. 'I'm more aware of my surroundings. I don't go places that are kind of dim or where I could be alone. Just trying to stay out in public and be vigilant.' Despite the multiple — and eerily similar — discoveries, officials have continued to rule out foul play, even claiming that there is no 'connection' among the cases and 'no known threat to the public.' Reps for Swift, 35, did not immediately respond to Page Six's request for comment.
