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Above normal temperature, 10-20 days of heatwaves expected during April-Ju
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Most parts of the country are likely to witness above normal maximum temperatures during April to June, with 10-20 days of heat waves expected in different parts, India Meteorological Department said on Monday.
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West Bengal: IMD issues heat wave alert for South Bengal
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a heat wave alert for South Bengal from April 1-5.
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Devastating wildfires in Chile claim over 120 lives, rescue operation unde
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
More than 120 people have died as a result of the devastating wildfires that are ravaging large areas of Chile, according to authorities, who have issued a warning that the death toll is likely to rise, reported CNN.
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As world approaches "irreversible harm," deaths due to heat may rise fivef
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The latest edition of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change has revealed the grave and mounting threat to health of further delayed action on climate change, with the world likely to experience a "4.7-fold increase in heat-related deaths by mid-century."
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COP28 aims to bolster climate action, reinforcing Paris Agreement as a glo
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The unprecedented heatwaves that hit different parts of the world in July and August of last year caused widespread disruptions in many countries, leading to forest fires, water and food shortages, and hurricanes that killed thousands of people.
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Earth records its hottest 12-month stretch: US study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A new US study has found has said the Earth just recorded its hottest 12-month stretch, CBS News reported.
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Heatwaves worsen air quality and pollution: WMO
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The 2023 WMO Air Quality and Climate Bulletin, the third in an annual series, puts the spotlight on heatwaves to draw attention to the fact that it is not just high temperatures which are a hazard, but also the impacts of resulting pollution which are often overlooked but are just as pernici
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Heatwaves are getting more deadly and frequent
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The old, the ill, and the poor are especially vulnerable to the devastating effects of heatwaves like the one we are presently experiencing. One of the deadliest natural disasters in recent memory, the 2003 heatwave that saw temperatures in Europe exceed 47.5 degrees Celsius claimed between
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Heatwaves endanger workers, reduce productivity: International Labour Orga
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Sharply rising temperatures across the globe continue to endanger the safety of workers and impact communities with the “least capacity for adaptation,” according to a senior economist at the International Labour Organization (ILO).
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Explained: Why is Europe so hot and how long will it last?
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
As a blazing heatwave comes in, southern and eastern Europe are preparing for temperatures that will exceed records.
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UAE: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company confirms talks on potential Borouge-Bo
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to the UN weather agency, June witnessed the warmest global average temperature on record, and heatwaves have persisted into early July.
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Tomatoes out of commoners' reach in India; selling at over Rs 100
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Many attribute the sharp rise in the vegetable to heatwaves in key tomato-growing areas and heavy rains, as well, as disruption in supply chains. Tomatoes, which have a relatively lower shelf life, could also have put pressure on their prices.
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