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HEATWAVES IMPACT ON TOURISM
Will heatwaves in Europe push holidaymakers to 'coolcations'?European holidaymakers worn down by recurrent heatwaves are currently snubbing Mediterranean destinations for northern climes in hopes of c...
Hormuz & Iran war can slow India down but not hold it backDespite the Iran war, Strait of Hormuz risks and elevated crude oil prices, the IMF expects India to remain one of the world's fastest-grow...
Tourists soldier on in Rome despite heatwaveEurope's scorching heatwave is forcing tourists to reconsider their travel plans, with many finding Rome's 36C temperatures unbearable, eve...
Scientists found that ‘rivers in the sky’ are triggering ocean heatwaves in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, but their effect changes with the seasonsNew research reveals atmospheric rivers, powerful storms hitting the US West Coast, are a key factor in developing marine heatwaves. These ...
"Feels like COVID lockdown": Intense heatwave leaves Khajuraho's UNESCO temples, roads deserted; businesses shutKhajuraho experiences a severe heatwave. Temperatures are soaring to nearly 47 degrees Celsius. Normal life and tourism have come to a stan...
India summer travel shock: Flight tickets to Europe, Leh, Singapore see massive surgeIndian travellers are seeing airfares soar by 40-50% on many routes. This surge is driven by rising jet fuel costs and fewer available seat...
Weather Today: IMD issues rain alert for Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan; Delhi gets relief from heatwave. Check full forecastWeather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across several stat...
Climate shocks threaten $2.3 trillion global sports economy, study warnsGrowing youth inactivity and extreme weather events disrupting competitions, the natural landscape and supply chains could cost the sports ...
Best time to travel is no longer fixed as climate change reshapes holiday planningHoliday travel: From Srinagar floods to global heatwaves, climate volatility is disrupting travel seasons worldwide, forcing travellers and...
Santa’s village swelters: Even travelling to the Arctic Circle won't save you from a heatwaveRovaniemi, Finland, witnessed a record-breaking 30°C, highlighting climate change's impact in the Arctic. Across Europe, the intense heatwa...
Kashmir valley faces unprecedented heatwave: Residents advised to take precautionsKashmir Valley is grappling with an intense heatwave that has prompted the Meteorological Department in Srinagar to issue urgent alerts. Th...
India's heatwave hits hard – but weather derivatives could be the cool solutionIndia faced its longest heatwave on record in 2024, causing over 3,200 deaths. Growing climate risks are prompting increased use of weather...
Majority 55% of Indian economy continues to grow positively: HSBC Global ResearchDespite recent fluctuations in the Indian economy, a majority of sectors (55%) continue to show positive growth, according to an HSBC Globa...
Rs 2,000 cr Mission Mausam approved: Here's how high-tech radars will be used to tackle heavy rains, floods, stormsThe Union Cabinet has approved 'Mission Mausam,' a ₹2,000 crore initiative aimed at significantly improving India’s weather forecasting and...
ET Explains: High temp hits flights to Leh. Why?IndiGo recently cancelled flights to and from Leh due to high temperatures affecting runway operations, highlighting the challenges of oper...
Nordic "coolcations" turn up the chill factorCati Padilla and other tourists from southern Europe are increasingly opting for "coolcations" in Nordic countries like Norway and Sweden t...
Climate change is set to make our holidays look very different - here's howThe COVID pandemic disrupted travel for several years, but now holidays are making a comeback. However, the resurgence in travel is concern...
Here's how climate change is shaping the future of tourismInternational travel is rebounding after the pandemic, with nearly 4 billion passengers in 2022. However, concerns are rising about the env...
Five major heatwaves in 30 years has turned the Great Barrier Reef into a bleached checkerboardThe Great Barrier Reef is comprised of more than 3,000 individual reefs stretching for 2,300 kilometres, and supports more than 60,000 jobs...
Reducing tourism-related emissions key to check climate change impacts on tourismAs representatives of governments work to develop an international policy to tackle climate change at the ongoing UN climate talks in Madri...