According to the study, in "worst-case scenarios" of 4.4-degrees Celsius global warming, 50 per cent of the world's population could be exposed to unprecedented hot temperatures,...
India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Soma Sen Roy stated that a heatwave alert has been issued on Monday for North India
Climate change drove heat in Ahmedabad to a record-breaking 48C (118F) in 2016. Last year, it peaked at nearly 46C (114.8F)
According to National Disaster Management Authority, A heatwave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during the summer...
The authors concluded that the use of CVI may underestimate the actual burden of climate change concerning heat, and suggested that India should consider reassessing its...
The health impacts of heat waves usually involve dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, explains the National Disaster Management Authority
India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday (April 18) predicted that heat wave conditions to continue over East India during the next four days and abate thereafter
Ministry of Labour and Employment has asked all States and UTs to ensure preparedness and effective management of the impact of ensuing heat wave conditions on...
India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heat wave conditions in parts of east India over the next four days and the northwest region over the next two...