Heatwaves

Heatwaves in India have grown significantly more intense and frequent over the past 26 years due to global warming, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Beyond confirming existing trends, the research highlights a sharp…
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People often assume heatwaves hit cities the hardest, with concrete, traffic and industry trapping heat. But new research suggests the reality is more complex—and in many cases, more alarming for rural communities. A team of climate…
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Scientists estimate that this summer’s extreme heat across Europe claimed around 16,500 lives, highlighting the mounting human toll of climate change. The findings, released by researchers from Imperial College London and the London School…
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A heatwave scorching Europe had barely subsided in early July when scientists published estimates that 2,300 people may have died across a dozen major cities during the extreme, climate-fueled episode. The figure was supposed to “grab some…
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Climate extremes are increasingly disrupting education, forcing school closures, reducing attendance, and exacerbating learning losses, especially for the most vulnerable children. If we fail to protect their education, we are failing their…
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This summer has seen among the longest prolonged heatwave periods in India’s meteorological history. Soaring temperatures of 45-50°C - some places reported over 50°C - continued for over a month in May and June in the Northwest region.…
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Dubai experienced an unprecedented deluge on April 14-15, receiving over a year and a half's worth of rainfall in just 24 hours. The downpour inundated the city, including its airport and major highways, leading to tragic consequences…
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Swathes of the Balkans sweltered in temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) on Thursday in a heatwave named "Cerberus", after the three-headed dog of the underworld in Greek mythology, that has fanned across Europe. In…
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Extreme heat can have a significant impact on women's reproductive health. Also known as heat wave, an extended period of extremely hot weather, can affect our physical as well as mental well-being. In women, such weather can cause…
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Extreme weather events, including heatwaves and high intensity and very high intensity rainfall, are projected to increase in the upcoming years in many districts of the country, according to ‘Climate Atlas of India: District-Level Analysis…
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