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Funding, cooling and healthcare: Experts break down India's new heatwave disaster statusIndia’s recognition of heatwaves as a notified natural calamity could unlock dedicated disaster funds for states to strengthen heat action ...- Why Europe's wildfires have spiralled into a historic disasterRecord heat and prolonged drought have triggered some of Europe's worst wildfires in decades, forcing over 300,000 evacuations across Franc...
- Europe races to contain mega wildfires as fresh heatwave threatens France and SpainFirefighters in France and Spain are battling massive wildfires that have displaced over 320,000 people and threatened Bordeaux as another ...
- How climate change is making wildfires more frequentClimate change and wildfires explained: Global temperatures are projected to remain at record highs, increasing extreme weather events. Ris...
- At least 12,000 excess deaths in Europe's June heatwave: AFP analysisRecord heatwaves across Europe caused over twelve thousand excess deaths. National statistics from nine countries revealed the significant ...
- Community inclusion key focus at BRICS technical experts' climate-smart urban resilience meet: NDMABRICS nations' technical experts discussed community inclusion in climate-smart urban infrastructure planning. They focused on making citie...
- El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfallA powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes....
- Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
- The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
- El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...
- Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
- Poweful El Nino may strike; Climate change will make its effects worseThe El Nino weather pattern is forming and expected to bring extreme weather worldwide. Scientists warn climate change will worsen its impa...
- NGT seeks response from Centre, states regarding heatwave conditions across countryThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and several states regarding extreme heat conditions across India. Citing ...
- Andhra Pradesh heatwave: How long will the scorching weather last? IMD shares update on rain & thunderstormsAndhra Pradesh Heatwave: Andhra Pradesh is grappling with a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels across multiple ...
- 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...
- SC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking national guidelines on heatwaveThe Supreme Court, responding to a PIL citing over 700 heatwave deaths, has directed the Centre to respond to a plea for strict implementat...
- SC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking national guidelines on heatwaveThe Supreme Court has asked the Central government for a response regarding the implementation of heatwave action plans. This follows a pet...
- Include heatwaves in disaster management plans: Parliamentary panel tells CentreA parliamentary panel has urged the government to include emerging disasters, like heatwaves, in its disaster management plans. The panel r...
- 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...
- You're experiencing world's 5th deadliest heatwave everAs the death toll in the current heat wave crossed the 2,000 mark, this has become the fifth deadliest ever heatwave in the world.
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