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Climate stress affecting India's economy, aggravating health risks: ReportThe year 2021 was marked by severe heat exposure in India, leading to alarming economic ramifications. An estimated 160 billion labor hours...
Montreal tops world pollution rankings as wildfire smoke chokes the cityMontreal is grappling with the world's worst air quality due to wildfire smoke drifting from the Prairies, triggering health alerts across ...
90 million Americans warned not to drink alcohol in 18 US states due to ‘extremely dangerous’ situationUS officials are cautioning Americans against alcohol consumption this week amidst dangerous heatwave conditions. Heat-related alerts have ...
Storms may soothe, but the heat has a longer forecastMonsoon's early arrival in India offers temporary relief, but Asia's rapid warming, twice the global average, poses a significant threat. E...
Heatwave alerts, water coolers and dedicated wards in hospitals: Delhi govt unveils Heat Action PlanDelhi launches its Heat Action Plan 2025, prioritizing heat resilience with measures like early warning systems and 'Cool Roof' projects. C...
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...
Tourists keep disappearing in Greece. What to know as death toll from heatwave risesDeadly heatwaves are scorching cities on four continents, highlighting the severe impacts of climate change. Record-breaking temperatures c...
50 pc of Delhi street vendors report significant income loss due to extreme heat: StudyA new report by Greenpeace India and the National Hawker Federation reveals over 80% of Delhi street vendors faced customer decline and inc...
Sweltering heat, flash floods, 'disappearing' spring season - India's weather story so far in 2024Extreme weather events in the first five months of 2024 in north India have caused deaths, floods, and landslides in the northeast, with a ...
Who's at risk for heatstroke? Find out hereCertain groups are more vulnerable to heatstroke during heatwaves, including the elderly, infants, outdoor workers, athletes, those with ch...
Researchers warn of extreme heat impact on outdoor workers, call for awareness, fewer hoursResearchers warn of extreme heat's impact on outdoor workers due to climate change. They advocate for flexible hours and breaks to help wor...
Extreme heat straining health systems: World Health OrganizationThe WHO said the heat often worsens pre-existing conditions, saying it was particularly concerned about those with cardiovascular diseases,...
Central team to be deployed in UP, Bihar to aid them in public health response measures for heat-related illnessesUnion Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar and Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, were also present at the meeting. Sev...
Heatwave in India: Tips to remain healthy during summerPeople in parts of India are reeling under heatwave and it is essential that we must take additional precaution.
Some vaccines that require cold chain at -70°C not ‘ideal’ for India: ExpertsFormer director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research, Dr NK Ganguly, told TOI that most of the Covid vaccines being developed ...
Avoid tea, coffee and alcohol, stay indoors: Govt issues advisory as India reels under heatwaveThe advisory asked people to use umbrella or cap or towel when outside and frequently drink water.
Government efforts lag, heat death toll crosses 800 in Andhra Pradesh, TelanganaThe governments have launched campaigns in villages asking people to wear light clothes and not to step out of their houses unnecessarily