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US heat wave could feel like 115°F as millions brace for dangerous days- Since 2025, University of Manchester researchers modelled 2,300 urban canal sections across Great Britain and Ireland. Now, the study shows canals can lower nearby temperatures by as much as 2.3°C during heatwaves
- Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97
- 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 ...12 Aug, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
- Indian companies are about to raise prices, putting RBI's inflation outlook to testIndian companies are preparing for price increases on various products soon as commodity costs rise due to ongoing global conflicts. Consum...01 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
- Heat to hit jobs across Indian cities: World BankExtreme heat could make outdoor work increasingly unsafe across Indian cities, leading to significant job-equivalent labour losses and econ...31 Jul, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 69: Can new businesses bridge the gap before EVs reshape the core?This old auto ancillary manufacturer has integrated plants, a long operating history, and stable group ownership. FY26 brought higher reven...30 Jul, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
- US Heat Advisory Today (July 27): Heat warnings issued across multiple states as temperatures soar above 100°FA dangerous heat wave grips large parts of the United States with high heat index values. North Texas and the Chicago metropolitan area fac...27 Jul, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- Severe Rainfall Alert: IMD warns of heavy to extremely heavy rain across multiple states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, and MaharashtraIndia faces intense monsoon activity with severe rainfall alerts issued by the IMD. A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal strengthen...25 Jul, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the MediterraneanSpain's firefighters are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara, which is one of the country's largest blazes. This extreme heat wave i...23 Jul, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- Why wildfires pose multiple threats to US power sectorWildfire smoke now poses a significant challenge to America's evolving power sector. This smoke reduces crucial solar energy generation, im...23 Jul, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
- A yo-yo monsoon is threatening India's crops and the power gridIndia's monsoon rainfall is becoming more erratic due to El Niño and global warming, with the shift threatening agricultural output and str...20 Jul, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
- This 5-second test could be the difference between a thriving plant and a dead oneThe finger test offers a reliable method for determining when houseplants need watering. This technique involves inserting a finger into th...16 Jul, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
- Canada Wildfires 2026: How people in US & Canada can protect themselves from toxic smoke that could put their lungs, heart and brain at serious risk; what studies sayCanada wildfires 2026 smoke drifts across North America, triggering air quality alerts and health concerns. Thousands of campers were evacu...16 Jul, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
- 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...16 Jul, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
- Millions of Americans crank a fan when the heat spikes, but the CDC and EPA warn that above the mid-90s, a fan stops cooling you and can actually push your body temperature upElectric fans offer limited relief when indoor temperatures exceed ninety degrees Fahrenheit. Above ninety-five degrees, fans can actually ...14 Jul, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- UK Wildfire: Wales wildfire triggers evacuations as Manchester blaze rages; Southern England placed under ‘exceptional’ wildfire risk amid scorching heatUK Wildfire Update: Britain is on high alert as wildfires burn across Wales and the Peak District. Southern England faces an exceptional wi...13 Jul, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- India among 4 countries with largest number of cities at-risk from extreme heat, analysis findsIndia, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ghana host many cities at extreme heat risk. Over ninety-five percent of these at-risk cities are in Asia and...10 Jul, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- How California’s solar farms are helping save the endangered San Joaquin kit fox: Inside the surprising conservation success giving one of America’s rarest foxes a fighting chanceMassive solar farms in Central California are now protecting endangered San Joaquin kit foxes. These projects offer safe havens, reducing p...08 Jul, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- Sensors, early starts: how Spain keeps working when heat hitsSpain is adapting workplaces to extreme heat as climate change intensifies weather patterns. Workers now use heat-monitoring wristbands and...08 Jul, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
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