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India among 4 countries with largest number of cities at-risk from extreme heat, analysis findsIndia, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ghana host many cities at extreme heat risk. Over ninety-five percent of these at-risk cities are in Asia and...- How El Niño and climate change are reshaping India's monsoonEl Niño explained: The southwest monsoon has regained strength across India after a weak start. Multiple weather systems are now actively i...
- Western Europe logs hottest June on record as climate change fuels harsher heatwavesWestern Europe recorded its hottest June ever as a severe heatwave gripped the continent. This extreme weather event followed an early spri...
- Government awaits Meta's reply on Whatsapp username, CSAM concerns: IT secretaryWhile Whatsapp is set to revert on Thursday, Instagram still has time to respond to a separate notice on the proliferation of child sexual ...
- Global Market: Bank of Japan keeps regional economic view unchanged as Middle East risks easeThe Bank of Japan kept its economic assessment unchanged for all nine regions, indicating confidence in the country's recovery despite glob...
- Top fashion brands have a supply chain battle against extreme India heatAs Indian garment factories contend with soaring temperatures, worker efficiency and health have been jeopardised. Epic Group's facility in...
- Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surgeWestern Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent...
- Spain declares top heat alert in three regionsSpain's weather agency issued a red heat alert for three eastern regions. Temperatures are forecast to exceed forty degrees Celsius in Arag...
- WhatsApp username row: Meta gets time till July 9 to reply to noticeHowever, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) subsequently issued a formal notice directing Meta to put the India...
- Las Vegas Weather Today July 6: Temperatures could top 110°F this week as dangerous heatwave tightens its grip; check full forecastLas Vegas weather today: Las Vegas braces for a scorching week as temperatures are predicted to soar above 110°F by midweek, driven by a po...
- US issues heat, flood and air quality alerts across multiple states after Fourth of July storms; check if it affects your regionSevere weather is impacting multiple US states following Fourth of July storms. Dangerous heat advisories are in effect for the Mid-Atlanti...
- UN chief warns AI is developing faster than rules can keep upUnited Nations chief Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning: artificial Intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented pace, outpacing ...
- El Nino threatens to fuel coal power surge in India, study saysA potential super El Niño could put more pressure on India's power grid than any other country's and slow its transition away from coal, ac...
- Antarctica missing nearly Argentina-sized sea ice, new study warns of faster global warmingAntarctica's role in global warming may be underestimated, a new study reveals. Researchers found Antarctic sea ice, cloud cover, and ocean...
- Extreme heat could change the mix for European drinks makersEurope's scorching heatwaves are challenging the notion that hot weather always boosts alcohol sales. Research indicates that extreme tempe...
- Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...
- Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
- Europe is battling a record-breaking heatwave. What's making it so severe?Europe is grappling with unprecedented heat, shattering records across France, the UK, and several other nations. This deadly heatwave, arr...
- Heat stress becoming a serious risk for MSMEs and workers: ReportsRecent studies by WRI India and HeatWatch reveal that heatwaves are disrupting production, increasing operational costs, reducing worker pr...
- The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
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