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Searing heatwaves, torrential rains impact thousands in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 10 (ANI): Thousands of people in Pakistan this summer experienced searing heat waves crossing 50 degrees Celsius (122F) in some places, one that is being attributed to the impact of climate change.
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Heat stress rising in India, heat waves second biggest killer among natura
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Even though the monsoon has begun to affect the entire country, many areas still seem to be experiencing intense heat which is exacerbated by sharp increases in humidity. This summer's heat waves in India are a reflection of the unusual temperature trends tha
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Study reveals how heat waves could lead to avian population decline
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 3(ANI): According to a recent on how heat impacts the behaviour and physiology of Zebra finches revealed that heat altered the activity of hundreds of genes in the testis, but fewer in the brain, also suggesting that the brain may be less responsive to extreme temperatu
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Heat waves could lead to avian population decline: Study
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 28 (ANI): A new study that examines how heat impacts the behaviour and physiology of Zebra finches found that heat altered the activity of hundreds of genes in the testis, but fewer in the brain, suggesting that the brain may be less responsive to extreme temperatures.
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IMD predicts 'no significant change' in maximum temperature in Northwest,
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department on Sunday predicted no significant changes in the maximum temperature in most parts of Northwest India for the next few days but assured a hopeful fall in the temperature after two days in Central India.
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Union Health Ministry urges states, UTs to implement national plan on heat
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry issued an advisory to the States and Union Territories urging them to disseminate the guideline document 'National Action Plan on Heat-Related Illnesses' to all districts for effective management of heat-related issues amid the ris
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Health Ministry issues advisory to states amid ongoing heatwave
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Sunday issued an advisory to the chief secretary of states amid the rising temperature and heatwave in parts of the country.
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IMD issues heat wave warning for seven Odisha districts, advises sick and
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], March 17 (ANI): India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Thursday, issued a heat wave warning for seven districts in Odisha and advised sick and elderly people to stay indoors in the afternoon to avoid direct exposure to heat waves.
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Homelessness heightens serious illness, hospital visits during heat waves:
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
California [US], December 26, (ANI): A team of researchers have found evidence of the health impacts of heatwaves on people experiencing homelessness, visits to emergency departments and which characteristics make them particularly at-risk.
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Residents of Canada's Lytton evacuate as catastrophic wildfires devastate
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
British Columbia [Canada], July 2 (ANI): Around 250 residents of Lytton city of Canada's British Columbia have been ordered to evacuate as explosive wildfires broke out amid soaring temperatures causing record heat waves in the province.
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Researchers uncover the reason behind heat waves in Europe, Northeast Asia
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 31 (ANI): Of late, frequent heat waves have been recorded in the European continent and Northeast Asia. This soar in mercury can pose negative impacts on human health, agriculture, and natural environments.
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European heat wave fueled by human-induced climate change, study finds
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], Aug 3 (ANI): The extreme heat waves that enveloped parts of Western Europe last month were made much more likely and intense by human-induced climate change, a study has found.
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