Delhi Traffic Police deploy AC helmets, cooling gadgets amid searing heatwaveDelhi Traffic Police is piloting cooling devices for personnel facing extreme heat. Special AC helmets, portable fans, and hydration suppor...
25 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Heat threat hangs over 2026 FIFA World Cup as scientists warn of unsafe match conditionsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America faces a significant risk from soaring temperatures. Scientists warn that many matches could be pla...
14 May, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Rising packaging bag costs major headwind for UltraTech Cement: OfficialUltraTech Cement is navigating rising costs for plastic packaging and fuel. These expenses are a concern for the company's target of double...
07 May, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
CII, NHAI push flexible hours as heatwave intensifies in IndiaIndustry groups and the National Highways Authority of India are issuing heatwave advisories. These suggest flexible work hours and other s...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Lenders' fields may yield less as collections wilt in summer"Collections fell by about two percentage points last summer, and we expect a similar dip this year," said the head of a non-bank lender, w...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
How Homes in the 1970s Kept Warm With Less HeatingHomes in the 1970s stayed warm with simpler heating. Families used smart design and passive solar techniques. They also adjusted their habi...
02 Apr, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
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...
22 Aug, 2025, 11.39 AM IST
America is about to boil: Summer 2025 forecast warns of relentless, coast-to-coast heat with no cool relief in sightWeather Forecast: The United States is preparing for a summer of intense heat, with NOAA predicting above-normal temperatures nationwide. T...
01 Jun, 2025, 06.52 AM IST
India’s silent crisis: Rising temperatures and unequal resilienceDelhi grapples with soaring temperatures and humidity, exacerbating heat risks, especially for vulnerable populations. A recent report high...
21 May, 2025, 11.14 PM IST
Delhi govt works on new roadmap to tackle heatwavesFaced with increasingly severe and prolonged summers, the Delhi government is developing a comprehensive long-term strategy to mitigate the...
28 Apr, 2025, 03.09 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
Industry bodies draw up plans to help businesses adapt to climate hazardsIndustry bodies are responding to the harsh summer of 2024, which saw a record number of heatwave days, by developing plans to enhance corp...
05 Jul, 2024, 12.20 AM IST
Few cities have effective heat action plans: ReportCities lack heatwave preparedness, with limited resources allocated to mitigate extreme heat impact. Recommendations include redefining hea...
27 Jun, 2024, 09.06 PM IST
View: Our cities need granular heat-risk data, hyperlocal heat action plans down to the ward levelMungeshpur, north of New Delhi, recorded a record temperature of 52.9°C, raising concerns about urban heat stress in Indian megacities due ...
30 May, 2024, 11.08 PM IST
Rising heat makes water a key selling point for Indian buildersLarge property developers in India are incorporating water conservation measures into their projects to mitigate environmental impact and a...
17 Apr, 2024, 11.37 PM IST
Do we really need summer to vote?These steps have come on the back of several warnings. Earlier this month, the World Meteorological Organization's report stated that 2023 ...
14 Apr, 2024, 11.08 PM IST
Most cities in India turning into "urban heat islands": StudyThe study, 'Anthropogenic forcing exacerbating the urban heat islands in India', noted that the relatively warmer temperatures in urban are...
07 Feb, 2020, 12.43 PM IST