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.
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.
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
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.