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Asia warming nearly twice as fast as global average, warns WMO
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
In its "State of the Climate in Asia 2024" report released on Monday, the WMO said that the year 2024 was either the warmest or second warmest year on record--depending on the dataset used--with widespread and prolonged heatwaves affecting the region.
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Prolonged heatwave to grip Pakistan starting today
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
A major heatwave is set to grip Pakistan from April 26 to May 1, with temperatures soaring well above normal across much of the country. Relief is expected after May 1 with the arrival of a rain-bearing system, but authorities have urged caution, especially in vulnerable areas.
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India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2023: UN report
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
According to the 'The State of the Climate in Asia 2023' report, prolonged heatwaves affected South and South-East Asia in early summer.
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Heatwave in Europe underscores need for effective action to combat climate
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Copenhagen (Denmark), July 22 (ANI): World Health Organization (WHO) has urged the regional governments to implement the Paris climate agreement, which is termed a "health treaty" by the COP26 (United Nations Climate Change Conference) Health Programme, as the prolonged heatwaves continue to
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Italy declares state of emergency to confront drought
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Rome [Italy], July 5 (ANI/Xinhua): The Italian government on Monday declared a state of emergency related to the prolonged heatwave and drought conditions that have badly hit the country, particularly its north.
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