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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

Experts are fighting over whether to treat heat waves like hurricanes

Experts are fighting over whether to treat heat waves like hurricanes

13 August 2024, 03:43 IST

At least 25 poll staff among 40 heat-related deaths as north India boils

Among the fatalities recorded on Friday, the maximum 17 were from Uttar Pradesh, 14 from Bihar, five from Odisha and four from Jharkhand, where officials said more than 1,300 people are hospitalised with heatstroke conditions.

01 June 2024, 03:31 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | At least 25 poll staff among 40 heat-related deaths as north India boils

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | At least 25 poll staff among 40 heat-related deaths as north India boils

At least 25 poll staff among 40 heat-related deaths as north India boils

01 June 2024, 03:31 IST

Stifling heat in northwest India to continue for another 5 days

The Met office also issued a red warning for Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and west Rajasthan, stressing the need for 'extreme care for vulnerable people'.

18 May 2024, 14:24 IST

Stifling heat in northwest India to continue for another 5 days

Stifling heat in northwest India to continue for another 5 days

Stifling heat in northwest India to continue for another 5 days

18 May 2024, 14:24 IST

Child rights panel seeks report on classes during vacation

The commission has written to the commissioner of the department, directing action against the schools.

04 May 2024, 23:56 IST

Child rights panel seeks report on classes during vacation

Child rights panel seeks report on classes during vacation

Child rights panel seeks report on classes during vacation

04 May 2024, 23:56 IST

IMD's seasonal successes and forecast failures

The India Meteorological Department’s predictions have improved manifold in recent years. However, climate change and monsoon variability pose new challenges.

04 May 2024, 22:34 IST

IMD's seasonal successes and forecast failures

IMD's seasonal successes and forecast failures

IMD's seasonal successes and forecast failures

04 May 2024, 22:34 IST

'Incredible India' now invites tourists to explore country's 'cool places' this summer

The campaign -- 'Cool Summers of India' -- is slated to go live on May 6 and social media handles of 'Incredible India' have already shared a teaser and some glimpses of this 'segmented offering'.

04 May 2024, 02:38 IST

'Incredible India' now invites tourists to explore country's 'cool places' this summer

'Incredible India' now invites tourists to explore country's 'cool places' this summer

'Incredible India' now invites tourists to explore country's 'cool places' this summer

04 May 2024, 02:38 IST

Night riders: Bengaluru’s bikers beat the heat with time tweaks

Riding enthusiast Vishal Agarwal, founder of the Bangalore RD350 Club, told DH that extreme weather conditions and heatwave forecasts have forced them to cancel several trips. However, they are compensating by organising night rides instead.

03 April 2024, 21:57 IST

Night riders: Bengaluru’s bikers beat the heat with time tweaks

Night riders: Bengaluru’s bikers beat the heat with time tweaks

Night riders: Bengaluru’s bikers beat the heat with time tweaks

03 April 2024, 21:57 IST

Bengaluru street vendors struggle to stay in business as heatwave intensifies

Some vendors find it challenging to operate their businesses all day due to the heat's impact on their health, while others observe that customers are less inclined to venture out in the rising temperatures.

03 April 2024, 21:53 IST

Bengaluru street vendors struggle to stay in business as heatwave intensifies

Bengaluru street vendors struggle to stay in business as heatwave intensifies

Bengaluru street vendors struggle to stay in business as heatwave intensifies

03 April 2024, 21:53 IST

Bengaluru's outdoor workers on alert as summer heat poses health concerns

AS Chandrashekhar, a postman at Bengaluru’s General Post Office since 2007, said they rely on people’s offerings to sustain till 4 pm when the shift ends.

03 April 2024, 21:44 IST

Bengaluru's outdoor workers on alert as summer heat poses health concerns

Bengaluru's outdoor workers on alert as summer heat poses health concerns

Bengaluru's outdoor workers on alert as summer heat poses health concerns

03 April 2024, 21:44 IST

Zero rainfall in Bengaluru makes March among driest ever

This March also saw Bengaluru’s hottest day since 2019, as the maximum temperature soared to 36.6°C in the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on Sunday.

31 March 2024, 23:53 IST

Zero rainfall in Bengaluru makes March among driest ever

Zero rainfall in Bengaluru makes March among driest ever

Zero rainfall in Bengaluru makes March among driest ever

31 March 2024, 23:53 IST