Heat wave

2024 on track to be hottest year on record: World Meteorological Organisation

This alarming surge, driven by an intense El Nino event and rising greenhouse gas concentrations, marks a critical threshold for climate change impacts worldwide.

11 November 2024, 15:03 IST

2024 on track to be hottest year on record: World Meteorological Organisation

11 November 2024, 15:03 IST

Marine heatwaves are wiping out habitats

Marine heatwaves lead to coral bleaching, seagrass destruction and loss of kelp forests, wiping out habitats and affecting the fisheries sector adversely.

10 November 2024, 03:44 IST

Marine heatwaves are wiping out habitats

10 November 2024, 03:44 IST

Global warming creating new weather patterns leading to floods, heatwaves: Study

Till now, studies have largely focussed on the shifts in average regional weather patterns but have not been able to identify trends of for each daily weather pattern. The new study enables 'a direct study of their (weather patterns') association with extreme events'.

14 October 2024, 17:51 IST

Global warming creating new weather patterns leading to floods, heatwaves: Study

14 October 2024, 17:51 IST

Climate change exposed 2 billion to more than 30 days of “risky heat” in last three months, India tops the list in South Asia

Seventy-two countries experienced their hottest summer since at least 1970, significantly driven by climate change.

18 September 2024, 08:44 IST

Climate change exposed 2 billion to more than 30 days of “risky heat” in last three months, India tops the list in South Asia

18 September 2024, 08:44 IST

How does extreme heat hurt you? Mental health, pregnancy, kidney disease

Research is increasingly highlighting the effects of excess warmth on pregnant women,.

29 August 2024, 10:34 IST

How does extreme heat hurt you? Mental health, pregnancy, kidney disease

29 August 2024, 10:34 IST

Experts are fighting over whether to treat heat waves like hurricanes

Unlike hurricanes, wildfires or floods, the problems caused by heat are often invisible until it’s too late. It’s hard to illustrate why “feeling hot” — a routine human experience — can easily become dangerous, and even harder to tell people when and how to react.

13 August 2024, 03:43 IST

Experts are fighting over whether to treat heat waves like hurricanes

13 August 2024, 03:43 IST

Over 84% Indian districts prone to extreme heat waves, says report

Abinash Mohanty, head of Climate Change and Sustainability Practice at IPE Global Limited and the author of the study, said, 'Our analysis suggests that eight out of 10 Indians will be highly exposed to extreme events by 2036.'

06 August 2024, 14:25 IST

Over 84% Indian districts prone to extreme heat waves, says report

06 August 2024, 14:25 IST

Jammu and Kashmir faces 27% rainfall deficit: Agriculture, water supply affected amid heat wave

The shortfall, measured from January 1 to July 25, marks one of the driest periods in recent memory, with significant implications for farmers and residents alike.

26 July 2024, 05:46 IST

Jammu and Kashmir faces 27% rainfall deficit: Agriculture, water supply affected amid heat wave

26 July 2024, 05:46 IST

Two BSF personnel die of 'extreme weather' in Kutch

Sources said that the duo suffered heat stroke and dehydration during the patrolling on Friday which led to their deaths. AAP has demanded a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the families of the deceased personnel.

20 July 2024, 06:02 IST

Two BSF personnel die of 'extreme weather' in Kutch

20 July 2024, 06:02 IST

Heat waves don’t have to be so deadly

Cities everywhere must do a better job of protecting people during extreme-heat events, which are growing more common as the planet warms.

18 July 2024, 08:21 IST

Heat waves don’t have to be so deadly

18 July 2024, 08:21 IST