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Hotter 2026 summer could trigger demand surge for ACs, coolers and fans in
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
A strong El Nino-led summer in 2026 could trigger a cyclical upturn for India's consumer durables sector, particularly cooling products such as air conditioners, air coolers and fans, according to a report by Anand Rathi Research.
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Summer 2026 AC Guide: Top picks, deals and savings
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 19: As summer approaches, most Indian families are looking for a reliable way to escape the rising heat. With heatwaves becoming more frequent, owning a high-performance AC from trusted brands like Voltas, Daikin, or LG has become an essential for staying
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Delhi HC Directs DUSIB to Prepare Annual Summer and Winter Action Plans fo
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
In a move aimed at institutionalising humane and anticipatory relief measures, the Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) to prepare two annual short-term contingency action plans to safeguard patient attendants staying outside major governme
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Pakistan's leadership missing in action as climate emergencies escalate
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Pakistan is lacking in integrating its climate governance and social protection systems to survive the escalating pace of climate disasters, experts cautioned during the Fifth Annual International Conference, A New Global Order, Yet Again, organised by the IBA.
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Gulf of Eilat corals survive record heatwaves, offering global hope
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A new study has revealed that corals in the Gulf of Eilat have survived four consecutive and intensifying marine heatwaves, including the world's most extreme event in 2024, without experiencing mass bleaching -- a resilience unmatched anywhere else on the planet. The findings provide a r
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Europe faces record-breaking wildfires as climate change worsens 2025 seas
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Europe's 2025 wildfire season has broken records, with over one million hectares burned and 1,800 fires reported, Euro News stated. Experts blame climate change, citing hotter, drier conditions. Authorities warn that proactive landscape management, including controlled burning and vegetation
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Spain declares Galicia wildfire zones disaster as record heatwave fuels de
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Spain will declare wildfire-hit areas in northern Galicia as disaster zones. Fires have burned nearly 4,000 sq km, killed four, and forced massive firefighting efforts. PM Sanchez warned of climate change impacts. Human activity is linked to many fires, with 23 arrests and 89 under investiga
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Wildfires force evacuations in Spain, Portugal as heatwave intensifies
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Wildfires across Spain and Portugal have burned over 250,000 hectares, forcing evacuations and mass emergency deployment.
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Israel: Ban imposed on open fires in public places due to massive heatwave
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Israel's Fire and Rescue Commissioner signed an order prohibiting the lighting of fires in open areas throughout the country from Thursday, August 7, 2025, until Sunday, August 31, 2025, at midnight.
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Iran's infrastructure crisis deepens; power outages. water shortages disru
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Millions in Iran face daily hardships due to water shortages, power outages, and extreme heat. Aging infrastructure, fuel problems, and drought have caused frequent blackouts and water cuts, disrupting homes and businesses. Many Iranians are adapting their lives to cope with these ongoing cr
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Glacial lake outburst floods devastate Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan,
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Climate change-driven disasters continue to batter Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) as a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) from the Shishper Glacier tore through Hassanabad Nullah, swept away part of the Karakoram Highway, and destroyed public and private properties.
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Historic heatwave to grip Israel, authorities warn of health risks
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Israel is set to swelter under one of its most intense heatwaves in decades, with forecasters warning of exceptional and possibly historic temperatures early this week.
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