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One for the history books: what we know about the European heatwaveEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, potentially one of the worst ever recorded, even rivalling the 2003 episode. Temperatures shatt...
At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and NetherlandsEurope is grappling with the aftermath of a severe June heatwave, which has resulted in an estimated 3,700 excess deaths across France, the...
For or against air conditioning? EU won't pick sidesThe EU refused to be drawn into a heating political debate on the merits of air conditioning Monday, saying it was not for Brussels to micr...
By the numbers: What to know about Europe's record-breaking heat waveWestern Europe is grappling with an unprecedented June heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many areas. Spain has recorded an esti...
Heatwave linked to 212 deaths in Spain Sunday-Wednesday: Public instituteSpain is grappling with a severe heatwave, with preliminary estimates suggesting over 200 deaths between Sunday and Wednesday. This follows...
US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
Scientists found that ‘rivers in the sky’ are triggering ocean heatwaves in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, but their effect changes with the seasonsNew research reveals atmospheric rivers, powerful storms hitting the US West Coast, are a key factor in developing marine heatwaves. These ...
Welcome to the age of energy shocks: The unsettling future view that Iran's Hormuz playbook showsIran war: In today’s rapidly evolving energy scene, crises have become the new norm, frequently disrupting oil and gas supply chains. The g...
World will have to learn to live with heatwaves: United NationThe UN's weather agency warns that heatwaves will become more frequent and intense due to human-induced climate change, particularly in Eur...
India must brace for 9-10% power demand surge in 2025 amid rising temperatures, warn expertsExperts warn that India should prepare for a 9-10% increase in peak electricity demand this summer due to rising temperatures and more heat...
India must brace for 9-10% power demand surge in 2025 amid rising temperatures, warn expertsIndia is expected to see a 9-10% rise in peak electricity demand this summer due to more heatwaves, driven by climate change. Experts highl...
UN issues 'red alert', warns 'planet on the brink' after warmest decade on record
Greece will stagger and cap visitors to the Acropolis from SeptemberDaily visits at the monument will also be capped at 20,000, and visitors will be assigned to hourly times-lots during the 12 hours that the...
Monsoon likely to hit Kerala four days late, expected onset on June 4: IMD"Southwest monsoon normally sets in over Kerala on June 1 with a standard deviation of about 7 days. India Meteorological Department (IMD) ...
The cost of extreme temperatures for IndiaIndia experienced a sharp rise in heat wave days in 2022, recording the highest number of such days in a decade, according to the Ministry ...
England and Wales see spike in deaths during summer heatwavesThe hot weather has likely spiked the death rate among vulnerable and elderly people in England and Wales
Pre-monsoon season this year second hottest in India; winters warming up faster: CSE studyIt further said during the heatwave in May, 2022, the land surface temperature across Delhi shot above 38 degrees Celsius, which was "unusu...
Early warning systems for everyone on Earth in next five yearsThe announcement was made on the occasion of World Meteorological Day on Wednesday, which has 'Early Warning and Early Action' as the theme...
Extreme weather events claimed lives of over 1.4 lakh people in last 50 years: PaperThe paper also stated that the period from 1970-2019 recorded 7,063 extreme weather events --- heat waves, cold waves, floods, lightning an...
Vegetable prices up due to heatwave, tomato may cost Rs 50/kgPrices of food articles, which have a 14 per cent weight in the wholesale price index, rose 4.23 per cent in April and vegetable prices ros...