Climate Change crisis: IMD to change parameters to declare heatwavesThe India Meteorological Department will soon update its heatwave warning criteria. Current parameters do not suit India's geography, causi...
16 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
India will ensure zero casualty during heat waves: Amit ShahHome Minister Amit Shah revealed a plan to eliminate heat wave deaths in India in the coming years. The focus is on proactive disaster mana...
14 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Caught on camera: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag filmed vaping in dressing roomRajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was filmed vaping in the team dressing room during a live match broadcast. The incident occurred in th...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Heatwave impact: India Inc adopts WFH, safety stepsIndian companies are changing work practices due to severe heatwaves. Businesses are offering flexible hours and work-from-home options. Ou...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Orange alert for thunderstorms issued for Bihar, Jharkahnd, Odisha; heavy rainfall likely in northeast India: IMD scientistSrivastava said thunderstorm activity is expected in Punjab and Haryana over the coming days, which may lead to a drop in temperatures by 2...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Heatwave alert: Centre issues advisory, work hours may shiftIndia's Union labour and health ministries have issued urgent heat-wave advisories. States and union territories must ensure adequate rest ...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
India braces for severe summer; Health Ministry issues nationwide heatwave alertIndia faces a potentially severe heatwave season in 2026. The Union Health Ministry has alerted all states and union territories. Forecaste...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Not just hot days, hot nights are the real problem: Why heatwave health impact and risk increases after sunsetHot nights are emerging as a serious health risk, especially during ongoing heatwaves across India. When temperatures remain high after sun...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Scorch alert! States, UTs asked to protect workers from heat wavesThe labour ministry has advised states and UTs to protect labourers from heat waves by rescheduling work hours. CII and FICCI have also iss...
14 Apr, 2025, 11.55 PM IST
Pune Heatwave Alert: IMD forecasts high temperatures for the next few days as mercury nears 40°CPune Temperature: Heatwave conditions are intensifying in Pune, with temperatures nearing 40°C. The IMD forecasts this spike to persist for...
11 Mar, 2025, 03.15 PM IST
Heat wave kills at least 56 in India, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases, from March-MayA confluence of factors has led to a very hot summer in South Asia, a trend scientists say has been worsened by human-driven climate change...
03 Jun, 2024, 09.45 AM IST
Eight die of suspected heat stroke as Bihar reels under intense heatwaveBihar experienced intense heatwave conditions, with temperatures exceeding 44 degrees Celsius, resulting in eight deaths. The cause of deat...
30 May, 2024, 09.27 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan hospitalised for heatstroke: How extreme heat can cause heart and brain problemsBollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has been discharged from Ahmedabad's KD Hospital after experiencing a heat stroke and dehydration. His wife, ...
23 May, 2024, 09.49 AM IST
Rajasthan authorities cancel leaves of doctors, paramedics as temperature soarOwing to the soaring the soaring temperatures in the country and more so in the state, Rajasthan health authorities cancelled the leaves of...
22 May, 2024, 04.35 PM IST
Heat stroke claims nine lives in Bihar in past 48 hoursHeat strokes claimed nine lives in Bihar in the past 48 hours, the state Disaster Management department (DMD) said on Tuesday. According to...
21 Jun, 2023, 12.04 PM IST
Science behind heat wave: An angry sun, heat strokes & monsoonThe heat is on as most parts of India are reeling under a severe heat wave with temperatures hovering at over 45 degrees Celsius.
31 May, 2015, 12.36 PM IST
Ways to prevent a heatstroke this summerHeat strokes, or sunstrokes, may damage internal organs including the brain and should be treated as a medical emergency. The old and the y...
29 May, 2015, 01.01 PM IST