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Europe heatwave: What France, Italy and other countries are facingEurope is battling a severe heatwave with France issuing its highest alert across over half the nation and the UK bracing for temperatures ...- Mexico, Italy, others see up to two more months of heat stress than in 1970s: ReportGlobal heat stress is intensifying, with regions like Mexico and Kenya experiencing one to two extra months of dangerous heat annually. New...
- Two children die in France as heatwave blasts EuropeTwo children were found dead in a car in France on Monday, believed casualties of a heatwave piling record temperatures and health warnings...
- France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spreadFrance is bracing for a week of scorching heat, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius and nights offering little respite. Hund...
- Global warming likely to exceed 1.5C through 2030, WMO saysThe World Meteorological Organization reports an 86% chance of a year between 2026 and 2030 surpassing 2024's heat. This trend exacerbates ...
- Retired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar who worked with World Bank dies in AC blast at South Delhi home: How to prevent such blasts, 10 simple safety tipsRetired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar AC Blast: Recent AC incidents in Delhi-NCR have raised safety concerns. A retired IAS officer tragicall...
- ‘Furnace’, ‘human oven’: Why people are worried about non-AC local trains with closed doors in hot and humid MumbaiMumbai is introducing India's first non-AC suburban train with automatic sliding doors, a safety upgrade following a fatal accident. The ne...
- United Nations says workers' health 'severely impacted' by rising heatThe UN warns that rising global temperatures are worsening the health and productivity of workers, particularly in sectors like agriculture...
- Maricopa county heat horror: Hundreds dead as Arizona bakes in relentless heatwaveMaricopa County in Arizona is facing dangerous heat, with August becoming one of the hottest months ever. Temperatures are staying above 11...
- 90 million Americans warned not to drink alcohol in 18 US states due to ‘extremely dangerous’ situationUS officials are cautioning Americans against alcohol consumption this week amidst dangerous heatwave conditions. Heat-related alerts have ...
- India most likely undercounting heat-related deaths: Former WHO chief scientist Soumya SwaminathanIndia is likely undercounting heat-related deaths due to insufficient data, but efforts to improve surveillance are underway, according to ...
- Chinese megacity limits outdoor lighting as record heat strains gridHangzhou, home to major companies like Alibaba, has banned nonessential landscape lighting to conserve energy amid extreme heat. With tempe...
- People in India exposed to humid heat extremes increased by 67 crore from 1951-2020: StudyPeople in India exposed to extreme levels of humid heat during monsoons increased by at least 67 crore over the period 1951-2020, a researc...
- Authorities investigate abrupt deaths of endangered Howler monkeys in Mexico due to extreme heatMexican authorities are investigating the unexpected deaths of endangered howler monkeys in Tabasco due to extreme heat. The environment mi...
- Lok Sabha elections: Fatal heat waves are testing India's ability to protect 1.4 billion peopleKolkata faces extreme heat and heat waves with inadequate measures to protect residents. Commuters seek refuge in a glass-walled bus shelte...
- Will there be a rise in heat-related heart deaths in the US? A new report uncovers the silent threatEscalating heat, fueled by climate change, poses an increasingly grave danger to the well-being of Americans, with seniors and adults antic...
- Rising extreme weather and air pollution pose risks to heart health, new study revealsExtreme weather events, such as heatwaves, are causing a surge in heart attacks due to the combination of high temperatures and air polluti...
- Heatstroke: See its causes, symptoms, prevention and moreHeatstroke has become a major heat-related condition in the wake of rising temperatures across the world. What is heatstroke, how can you p...
- Heatwave in India: Tips to remain healthy during summerPeople in parts of India are reeling under heatwave and it is essential that we must take additional precaution.
- IMD warns about heatwave. Know how to keep yourself protected from heat-related illnessResidents should take immediate action to avoid heat-related illnesses and ensure their safety during a heatwave.
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