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HEAT WAVE HEALTH RISKS
In 1905, an engineer was testing heatproof alloys and made a wire that would not burn out, and the electric toaster came into existence- In 1893, a chemist was silvering double-walled glass for cold gases and made a stubborn flask, which created the thermos
- Delhi weather: 120 kmph winds batter capital, flights operations affected
- Extreme heat dents productivity at India garment factories supplying global brandsIndia's garment factories face severe heat challenges. Productivity drops up to 10% affect global brands like Uniqlo and Marks & Spencer. H...09 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
- India's EV penetration crosses 11% for first time as auto retail sales hit record in MayIndia's auto sales reached a record in May, growing 9.55 percent. Electric vehicle penetration surpassed 11 percent for the first time. Dea...08 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- Heat, humidity of India's monsoon could extend summer heat stress as climate warms: Recent StudyIndia faces a growing threat of extreme heat stress. A recent study reveals that with a 2-degree Celsius global warming, the monsoon season...08 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Extreme heat and high humidity expected across several venues in North America; poses risk to players and spectatorsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America is set to face extreme heat. Several host cities, especially in the southern United States, will l...06 Jun, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Weather forecasters warn fans watching matches at open-air venues in U.S, Canada, Mexico. What to knowFIFA has noted that misting stations, fans, hydration stations and cooling tents would be available in "the stadium footprint".06 Jun, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
- As World Cup heats up, experts warn fans about mixing alcohol and extreme temperaturesSoccer fans will be drinking alcohol during the FIFA World Cup games. Experts warn that mixing alcohol with extreme heat carries risks. Exc...05 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- FIFA bans reusable water bottles at 2026 World Cup stadiums over safety concernsFans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup will not be allowed to bring reusable water bottles into stadiums. FIFA cited safety concerns for th...04 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
- 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 ...04 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM 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
- 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...03 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
- 'I gave birth in the street': Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of AfricaMothers in the Central African Republic face dire circumstances. Moreover, aid cuts have closed vital health services, forcing women to giv...02 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
- India's power consumption grows 11.55 pc to 164.98 bn units in MayIndia's power consumption rose significantly in May. Heat waves across the nation drove up the use of cooling appliances. This led to a rec...01 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dustDizzyingly deep pits from large-scale mining scar India's ancient Aravalli mountains, threatening the future of a forested buffer that New ...31 May, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
- Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...30 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
- Delhi LG reviews heatwave relief operations; dedicated cooling zones set up across 8 districtsDelhi's Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu reviewed heatwave relief efforts. Dedicated cooling zones and mobile heat relief units ar...29 May, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
- 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...27 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- Assam: IMD predicts heavy rainfall likely over Guwahati city in 2-3 days, public advised to remain alertThe weather pattern suggests that thunderstorm and lightning with few spells of rain is very likely at the isolated places of the city alon...24 May, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
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