UP govt issues heatwave safety protocol for schoolsUttar Pradesh schools are now equipped to combat heatwaves with the 'Teachers' Guideline-2026'. Teachers will educate students on heat prot...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Heat waves demand more than just water for proper hydration; electrolytes intake necessary: ExpertsHealth experts warn that during heat waves, water alone is not enough for hydration. Excessive sweating depletes essential electrolytes lik...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
It is hot here: Marco Rubio reacts to soaring temperatures in Delhi amid heatwave conditionsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata, marking his first visit to India. He later commented on Delhi's intense heatwave, not...
23 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Scorching heat alert! These counties are under advisory — is your area bracing for the sizzle?A heat advisory has been issued for parts of Michigan, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Temperatures may feel as hot as 113°F, causing health...
22 Jul, 2025, 05.37 PM IST
Big advisory for millions of Americans: US citizens asked to stay at homes for 24 hours. Check detailsHeatwave advisory US: The United States has been facing a widespread heat wave this week, which saw multiple temperature records surpassed....
25 Jun, 2025, 08.32 PM IST
Heat advisory in US: New York, Philadelphia, Chicago likely to hit with 100 degrees, extreme warnings issuedExtreme heat warnings are in effect across Arizona and Nevada, raising concerns for children's health. Heat advisories span multiple states...
18 Jun, 2025, 08.06 PM IST
Heat wave warnings issued across Alberta as temperatures soarA heat warning was issued in Alberta as temperatures soar above 29°C, posing health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Environme...
28 May, 2025, 06.44 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
Tribal settlements in Kerala forests struggle amid rising temperaturesKerala faces severe heatwave, impacting tribal settlements with water shortage. Elephants in rehabilitation center sprayed with water. Indi...
01 May, 2024, 01.17 PM IST
Humidity makes it difficult for body to produce sweat: Tips to beat the extreme heatWith so many consecutive days of excessive heat, health officials, forecasters and physicians are urging people to limit outdoor exposure a...
12 Jul, 2023, 07.06 PM IST
Heat is surging across India, risking blackouts and even deathsIndia’s bracing for what might be a hotter summer than usual. This year, there’s increased focus on the weather after the subcontinent suff...
19 Apr, 2023, 12.13 PM IST
Masks too dangerous for children under 2, Japan medical group saysChildren under the age of two shouldn't wear masks because they can make breathing difficult and increase the risk of choking, a Japan medi...
26 May, 2020, 09.18 AM IST
Heatwave kills around 400 people in KarachiThe heatwave that has been going on since the advent of Ramzan on Friday has caused havoc and triggered an emergency situation in major hos...
23 Jun, 2015, 06.35 AM IST
Five ways how heat can killWith the temperature rising by the hour, here are five way in which the heat can harm our health. Take precaution and stay healthy.
01 Jun, 2015, 01.15 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
Quick facts about heatstroke and measures to prevent itHeat stroke has killed over a thousand people in India this summer. Delhi has witnessed at least two such deaths so far.
28 May, 2015, 01.16 PM IST
- India to see increase in vector, water borne diseases
Predicting a plethora of health problems as a result of climate change, the WHO said countries like India would see an increase in vector a...
07 Apr, 2008, 03.53 PM IST