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 ...
08 Mar, 2025, 02.48 PM IST
Several heatwave indices failed to capture severity of extreme weather: StudyResearchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University studied various heatwave indices and found that most failed to capture the severity o...
08 Aug, 2024, 03.38 PM IST
Summer of deaths: 143, 209 or 448 - What's the real death toll in India due to heatwave?Heatwave deaths: The Union health ministry reported 143 confirmed heatstroke deaths in India, but data from states suggests a total of 448 ...
22 Jun, 2024, 09.56 AM IST
Delhi heatwave claims at least 20 lives; Hospitals overwhelmed amid power demand surgesDelhi Heatwave: Delhi's severe heatwave has resulted in a significant increase in heat-related deaths and hospital admissions. At least 34 ...
20 Jun, 2024, 11.50 AM IST
Delhi Weather: IMD forecasts light to moderate rain for Delhi NCR, easing heatwave woesDelhi Weather: The India Meteorological Department predicts light to moderate rain in Delhi NCR, offering relief from the scorching heatwav...
20 Jun, 2024, 09.54 AM IST
At least 19 hajj pilgrims dead in Saudi Arabia: Jordan, Iran officialsAt least 19 Jordanian and Iranian pilgrims have died during the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to extreme heat. The Jordanian foreign ...
16 Jun, 2024, 08.19 PM IST
Large parts of India swelter under intense heat, 37 cities record temperatures over 45 deg CThe intense heat wave sweeping across large parts of India has led to soaring temperatures and challenging conditions for residents and aut...
27 May, 2024, 01.00 AM 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
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...
21 May, 2024, 05.01 PM IST
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...
16 May, 2024, 07.55 AM IST
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...
30 Oct, 2023, 06.19 PM IST
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...
05 Aug, 2023, 02.02 AM IST
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.
19 Apr, 2023, 01.55 PM IST
Telangana, UP top road deaths caused by snowAccidents due to snow are placed under two categories — road deaths due to "snow" (as in weather) and "snowy" (as in road) conditions.
21 Sep, 2015, 11.56 AM 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
Heatwave: Five things you must knowAs several states across India continue to reel under heatwave conditions, with over 500 killed so far, here are 5 facts you must know abou...
26 May, 2015, 01.25 PM IST
Despite Qatar's promises, foreign workers' death continuesNepalese foreign employment promotion board said that 157 of its workers in Qatar had died between January and mid-November this year.
24 Dec, 2014, 01.40 PM IST