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Study estimates at least 35,000 lives in India lost to extreme temperatures during 2001-2019A new study reveals a concerning trend in India. Extreme temperatures led to significant loss of life. Thirty-five thousand deaths occurred...02 May, 2025, 02.28 PM IST- Delhi’s 2025 heatwave plan: How the capital is preparing schools, hospitals, and city infrastructure to stay safe this summerThe Delhi government has launched its 2025 Heat Action Plan, introducing measures to combat intense heatwaves. Key initiatives include esta...22 Apr, 2025, 12.52 PM IST
- Karnataka changes working hours for govt offices in 9 districts due to heatwave: Check new timings and key detailsThe Karnataka government has adjusted working hours in nine districts due to the ongoing heatwave. Offices will operate from 8 am to 1:30 p...02 Apr, 2025, 05.20 PM IST
- Heatstroke claims five lives at IAF air show at Marina Beach in ChennaiThe Indian Air Force (IAF) air show at Chennai's Marina Beach on October 6, 2024, attracted around 15 lakh spectators. However, the scorchi...07 Oct, 2024, 02.57 PM IST
- Madhya Pradesh recognizes heatwaves as natural disasters, ensures compensation for victimsThe Madhya Pradesh government has classified heatwaves as natural disasters, enabling compensation for fatalities similar to other calamiti...30 Sep, 2024, 09.45 AM IST
- India is likely undercounting heat deaths, affecting its response to increasingly harsh heat wavesIndia's worst heat wave in over a decade, with temperatures exceeding 50°C, left hundreds dead, but the true toll is vastly underreported. ...04 Jul, 2024, 11.52 AM 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
- Here's how heat shuts down your heartThe critical danger point outdoors for illness and death from relentless heat is several degrees lower than experts once thought, say resea...22 Jun, 2024, 12.01 AM IST
- Brutal heatwave: Death toll climbs to 143, actual numbers could be highThe Indian health ministry has reported 143 recorded deaths and 41,789 people suffering from suspected heatstroke between March 1 and June ...21 Jun, 2024, 01.13 PM IST
- Summer of '24: India's heatwave turns deadly with over 100 deaths, 40,000 suspected heatstroke casesThe summer of 2024 in India has claimed over 100 lives and affected the health of thousands amid a prolonged heatwave and severe floods. Ov...20 Jun, 2024, 05.33 PM 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
- Heat wave kills at least 56 in India, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases, from March-MayA confluence of factors has led to a very hot summer in South Asia, a trend scientists say has been worsened by human-driven climate change...03 Jun, 2024, 09.45 AM IST
- At least 25 poll staff among 40 heat-related deaths as north India boilsChief Minister Nitish Kumar directed district magistrates (DMs) to take preventative measures to tackle the situation. Kumar instructed tha...01 Jun, 2024, 01.19 PM IST
- India heatwave kills at least 33, including election officialsIndia has experienced a heatwave, with at least 33 people, including election officials, dying of suspected heatstroke in Bihar, Uttar Prad...31 May, 2024, 11.40 PM IST
- Delhi man dies of heatstroke after fever spiked to 107 F. Understanding symptomsA 40-year-old man in Delhi succumbed to heat stroke at Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital in Delhi. He was admitted to the Heat Stroke Unit w...30 May, 2024, 01.43 PM IST
- Heat wave alert issued in Kollam, Thrissur and Palakkad districts of KeralaThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heat wave alert for Kollam, Thrissur, and Palakkad districts in Kerala, predicting h...27 Apr, 2024, 05.27 PM IST
- View: This summer is important but... don't make voting too hotIndia is facing an exceptional summer due to climate change, with above-normal temperatures predicted and longer heatwaves from April to Ju...18 Apr, 2024, 11.06 PM IST
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