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Paris' brutal heatwave turns non-AC trains into ovens, hundreds gasp for breath and forced to step out. Watch videoA severe heatwave in France caused panic on a Paris to Nice train, forcing it to halt as passengers suffered breathing difficulties. Hundre...
Climate crisis is a gender issue, women face higher risks, less representationClimate change disproportionately impacts women, who are often excluded from decision-making despite their crucial roles in crisis response...
Beating the heat? Indiaās fight against heatwaves is on but without a long-term planIndia braces for intense heatwaves. States implement measures to protect citizens. Hospital preparedness is a major concern. Uttar Pradesh ...
Delhi govt works on new roadmap to tackle heatwavesFaced with increasingly severe and prolonged summers, the Delhi government is developing a comprehensive long-term strategy to mitigate the...
Delhiās 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...
Delhi government issues advisory amid soaring mercury, warns of heatstroke risksDelhi grapples with a heatwave as the government issues a health advisory, urging residents to take precautions against heatstroke. Vulnera...
Be prepared to beat the heat: Health ministry to statesThe government urged all states and union territories to promptly implement heat health action plans to safeguard people from intensifying ...
Heat is costing India dear. How to prevent it from charring our economyIndian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) estimates that failing to address climate change, notably heat, could cost India up to 2.3% o...
Kerala CM orders closure of educational institutions amid heatwave preparationsKerala's CM directs measures to combat heatwaves, including adjusting work timings and closing educational institutions. IMD issues yellow ...
Coordinated efforts can ensure zero death: Mansukh Mandaviya reviews heatwave situation in 7 statesUnion Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a high-level meeting to review the public health preparedness for management of heat-relate...
Revising timings, restricting outdoor activities: NCR schools take steps as mercury soarsA torrid heatwave had sent the mercury soaring across large swathes of India with the temperature in Delhi rising to 46 degrees Celsius. Th...
Why parts of India are hotter than in the past? A ground report from Andhra Pradesh's TiruvuruAs per a report, heatwaves in India caused 4,620 deaths in the last four years, out of whom 4,246 people died in Andhra Pradesh and Telanga...
IMD to launch maiden city-wise heat forecastIndia Meteorological Department (IMD) will for the first time come out with a temperature outlook for the summer season, and forecast city-...