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Central Europe sizzles as heat records smashed in Switzerland, Denmark, Czech RepublicEurope is grappling with unprecedented heat waves, shattering temperature records from Switzerland to Denmark. Germany's infrastructure is ...- 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...
- 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...
- France restricts public alcohol consumption, outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of EuropeFrance is bracing for a severe heatwave, deploying emergency services and military forces as temperatures soar. Authorities are restricting...
- 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 ...
- Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmareCities are becoming dangerous places at night due to rising temperatures. Lack of cool nights strains the body, increasing risks of serious...
- Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in EuropeBritain and Western Europe are facing an intense spring heatwave. Temperatures have broken century-old records in the UK. Several drownings...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- Delhi sees first heat-related death this yearDelhi reported its first heat-related death this year as temperatures soared to unprecedented levels, with a record high of 52.9 degrees Ce...
- No respite from heat wave in large parts of India, Barmer sizzles at 48.8 degrees CBarmer was followed by Phalodi with maximum temperature at 48.6 degrees degrees, Fatehpur at 47.6 degrees Celsius, Jaisalmer at 47.5 degree...
- 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...
- Asia world's most disaster-prone region in 2023: WMOFloods and storms led to the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, and the impact of heat waves intensified, said the ...
- 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...
- Brutal heat wave sweeps across U.S; Phoenix, Arizona could break high-temperature record set in 1970sThe United States experiences extreme weather events like thunderstorms, wildfires, and heatwaves as global temperatures reach new highs. P...
- Odisha confirms first heat wave related deathThe victim is a middle-aged person from Balasore district, a senior official at the Special Relief Commissioner's (SRC) office said on Sund...
- Temperatures in most parts of India likely to go up in next few days: IMD forecastHigh heat is likely to send power demand soaring in the country as more and more people turn on air conditioners and other cooling devices,...
- 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.
- India's ticking heat bomb is testing limits of human survivalThe national weather office has forecast rising temperatures in the coming weeks after India experienced its hottest February since 1901. T...
- 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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