Heatwave advisory: AYUSH ministry shares what to drink, what to eat and what to avoid right nowIndia’s Ministry of AYUSH and the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) have issued a public health advisory amid ongoing heatwave con...
22 May, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Climate Change crisis: IMD to change parameters to declare heatwavesThe India Meteorological Department will soon update its heatwave warning criteria. Current parameters do not suit India's geography, causi...
16 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
As mercury soars, e-commerce platforms step up measures to protect delivery workersIndian e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms are introducing measures to protect delivery workers from severe heatwaves. Companies are pr...
03 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Not just hot days, hot nights are the real problem: Why heatwave health impact and risk increases after sunsetHot nights are emerging as a serious health risk, especially during ongoing heatwaves across India. When temperatures remain high after sun...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Heatwave Alert: These hidden symptoms could signal serious heatstroke dangers; know the warning signs before it’s too late and how to stay safeIndia and the world face record heat in 2026. Heatwaves are a silent killer. Early signs like fatigue and dizziness are warnings. Vulnerabl...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
School holiday alert: Heatwave forces closures or timing changes; Check full state-wise update hereAmid an intense heatwave sweeping across India, several states have revised school timings, announced early summer vacations, and even orde...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
Heat wave survival guide: Basil seeds, gond katira, watermelon & 7 more natural body coolants you need to beat scorching summer heatStaying cool during a heat wave is essential for maintaining health, and including natural body coolants like Basil seeds, Gond Katira, and...
17 Apr, 2026, 02.47 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
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
Scorching Rajasthan: Phalodi hits 50°C, IMD issues 'red alert' for multiple states; Here's what you need to knowRajasthan is reeling under a severe heatwave, with Phalodi recording a scorching 50°C, the highest since 2019. This comes amidst soaring te...
26 May, 2024, 07.55 AM 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
Odisha govt issues SoP for hospitals to tackle heat-related emergenciesOdisha's health department has issued a standard operating procedure (SoP) for hospitals to manage heat-related emergencies due to soaring ...
24 Feb, 2024, 01.36 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
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
10 ways to prevent a heatstroke this summerIf you can’t avoid strenuous activity in hot weather, drink fluids and rest frequently in a cool spot.
27 May, 2015, 02.04 PM IST