India recorded nearly 25,000 suspected heat stroke cases and 56 deaths due to heat-related illnesses from March to May, as per data from the health ministry
The Indian Meteorological Department informed that 10-22 above normal heat wave days were recorded in different parts of the country between April to June 2024
According to climate scientists, countries need to limit the global average temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial period to avoid the worst impacts...
A confluence of factors has led to a very hot summer in South Asia, a trend scientists say has been worsened by human-driven climate change
Odisha's Titlagarh registered the highest temperature at 46.5 degrees Celsius, followed by Bolangir (46.4), Sonepur (46.2) and Bargarh (46), according to the IMD's Bhubaneswar centre
The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted that the heat wave will continue for another three to four days
In the wake of heat stroke cases, doctors advised patients suffering from heart and other serious diseases to keep themselves hydrated and avoid travelling during the...
According to the Central Water Commission, water storage in 150 major reservoirs in India plunged to their lowest level in five years last week
As temperature soars and heat wave kicks in, Dr Neeraj Nishchal, AIIMS professor advised the public to exercise caution during peak heat hours to prevent heat-related...
As global average temperatures have risen by 1.2 degrees Celsius compared to the cooler pre-industrial climate, scientists predict West Asia is expected to experience similar heat...
According to the tea association, insufficient rainfall and high temperatures have led to substantial wilting of tea bushes, signaling further crop losses in the upcoming months
India suffered repeated heatwaves in April and the early part of May, with the India Meteorological Department issuing numerous advisories and warnings to protect people’s health