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Europe heatwave kills more than 10000 people in a week, data shows- More than 2,700 died as result of heatwaves in England, researchers say
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- One for the history books: what we know about the European heatwaveEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, potentially one of the worst ever recorded, even rivalling the 2003 episode. Temperatures shatt...03 Jul, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
- At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and NetherlandsEurope is grappling with the aftermath of a severe June heatwave, which has resulted in an estimated 3,700 excess deaths across France, the...03 Jul, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- By the numbers: What to know about Europe's record-breaking heat waveWestern Europe is grappling with an unprecedented June heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many areas. Spain has recorded an esti...26 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- Heatwave linked to 212 deaths in Spain Sunday-Wednesday: Public instituteSpain is grappling with a severe heatwave, with preliminary estimates suggesting over 200 deaths between Sunday and Wednesday. This follows...25 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Over a fifth of excess deaths linked to heatwaves over past 30 years occurred in India: StudyHeatwaves cause 1.53 lakh annual global deaths, impacting India, China, and Russia. The study emphasizes education, community engagement, a...15 May, 2024, 02.27 PM IST
- Heat waves becoming more frequent, deadly, study findsA study published in Nature Communications reveals that the risk of fatal heat waves has significantly increased in the last 20 years and w...27 Aug, 2023, 10.41 AM IST
- At World Health Assembly, India expresses dismay over WHO's excess mortality reportIn a report released on May 5, the WHO estimated that nearly 15 million people were killed globally either by the coronavirus or by its imp...23 May, 2022, 10.40 PM IST
- Speakers at health conference object to WHO report on Covid deaths in IndiaThe three-day conference of the CCHFW, an apex advisory body of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), began on Thursday. It is...06 May, 2022, 05.47 PM IST
- World tops two million new daily Covid casesAn average of 2,106,118 new daily infections were reported over the seven-day period, shortly after the one million case threshold was pass...08 Jan, 2022, 06.23 PM IST
- Over 7 lakh deaths in India per year linked to abnormal temperatures: Lancet studyThe study published on Wednesday found that deaths related to hot temperatures increased in all regions from 2000 to 2019, indicating that ...08 Jul, 2021, 04.43 PM IST
- WHO calls for intensified measures over 'alarming' Covid-19 variantSpeaking at a press conference, the WHO's regional director for Europe Hans Kluge, called the current situation "a tipping-point in the cou...07 Jan, 2021, 04.26 PM IST
- To lock down or not? Amid widespread virus resurgence, experts spar over what to doThe stalemate is over whether countries should protect the vulnerable and let the younger people — who face low risk of being severely impa...16 Oct, 2020, 10.32 AM IST
- Take a walk in the sun, have dairy products & fish: Study shows link between Vitamin D deficiency and Covid complicationsLower levels of vitamin D can lead to acute respiratory tract infections.09 May, 2020, 02.18 PM IST
- UK overtakes Italy with Europe's highest official coronavirus death tollWeekly figures from Britain's Office for National Statistics (ONS) added more than 7,000 deaths in England and Wales, raising the total for...05 May, 2020, 07.40 PM IST
- View: Shutdowns kill too. Let biz get back on trackGlobal experience shows India should be spending massively to save people and enterprises.03 May, 2020, 09.47 AM IST
- Cardiovascular disease causes one-third of deaths worldwideIn 2015, there were an estimated 7.3 million heart attacks and 110.6 million people living with heart artery disease.18 May, 2017, 05.38 PM IST
- Volkswagen cars may cause 1,200 premature deaths in Europe: StudyIn September 2015, Volkswagen admitted to having installed "defeat devices" in 11 million diesel cars sold worldwide between 2008 and 2015,...03 Mar, 2017, 02.42 PM IST
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