India's June power consumption rises 11.6% on heatwave, delayed monsoonIndia's power consumption surged by 11.62% in June, reaching 166.46 billion units, driven by a severe heatwave and delayed monsoon. This pu...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Tamil Nadu doctor on Italy trip with family says Europe feels hotter than India: 'At least in India we have ACs'A Tamil Nadu doctor travelling with his family in Italy during Europe's ongoing heatwave said the weather felt "worse than in India" despit...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
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...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Cement sector faces muted Q1 FY27 as heat, water scarcity hit demand: Ashika's Jyoti GuptaIndia's cement sector faces a subdued start to FY27, with extended heat and water scarcity dampening construction despite a delayed monsoon...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Noida, Greater Noida schools revise timings for Classes 1 to 8: Reason, new schedule, and the advisoryNoida and Greater Noida schools for Classes 1-8 are now operating on a reduced schedule, from 7 AM to 12 PM, due to persistent heat. This d...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
In Graphics: Europe searches for ACs in soaring heatEurope’s severe heat wave is forcing many to finally consider home cooling, an idea they had long resisted for reasons ranging from socio-c...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
Oil cools, monsoon heats up concerns for India's rural economyThe recent drop in crude oil prices is providing some relief from inflation worries. Yet, the unpredictable monsoon season poses a serious ...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Delhi-NCR weather: Rain brings relief after intense heat, IMD issues yellow alert for coming daysDelhi-NCR, including Noida, experienced isolated thunderstorms on Monday, offering a welcome respite from the heat. The India Meteorologica...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Europe heatwave: Indian couple in Paris wait 90 minutes to buy a ‘luxury’ fan, say people are fighting to get oneEurope heatwave: An Indian couple in Paris waited 90 minutes to buy a fan as extreme temperatures hit Europe, disrupting transport, infrast...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Europe is battling a record-breaking heatwave. What's making it so severe?Europe is grappling with unprecedented heat, shattering records across France, the UK, and several other nations. This deadly heatwave, arr...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
UP govt issues heatwave safety protocol for schoolsUttar Pradesh schools are now equipped to combat heatwaves with the 'Teachers' Guideline-2026'. Teachers will educate students on heat prot...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Why Europe is worried about 43°C when India sees over 48°C? Man asks about difference? Internet explainsA viral social media post questioning why Europe is alarmed by 43°C temperatures when parts of India regularly experience even higher heat ...
28 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Heat stress becoming a serious risk for MSMEs and workers: ReportsRecent studies by WRI India and HeatWatch reveal that heatwaves are disrupting production, increasing operational costs, reducing worker pr...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
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.
27 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Dangerous humid heat days in India increase due to climate change: AnalysisIndia is grappling with a significant surge in dangerous humid heat days, escalating from 101 annually in the 1970s to 141 days per year by...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
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...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST