Heatwave in India: Over 100 Killed, 40,000 Suffer from Heatstroke
This summer, India is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave that has claimed the lives of over 100 people and resulted in more than 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases.
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This summer, India is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave that has claimed the lives of over 100 people and resulted in more than 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases.
As nearly 2 million Muslims conclude the haj pilgrimage this week, extreme heat has tragically taken the lives of hundreds who began their journey last Friday to the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
India’s monsoon season has recorded 20 per cent less rainfall than usual, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported, raising alarms for the agricultural sector, which heavily depends on monsoon rains.
Over the past 24 hours leading up to 8:30 AM, most parts of North India, including Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi region, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, western parts of Gangetic West Bengal, southwest Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, have experienced heatwave to severe heatwave conditions.
As parts of India continue to suffer from a severe heatwave in June, following on from last month, NASA scientists have revealed that May 2024 was the hottest May on record.
The recent Indian election resulted in Prime Minister Narendra Modi being re-elected for a third consecutive term.
Two prominent research organizations confirmed recently what scientists had long suspected: the world’s warm water coral reefs are undergoing mass bleaching for the fourth time in 25 years.
The intense heatwave sweeping across north India has confined many to their homes, but agriculture remains vulnerable to this extreme weather phenomenon.
A relentless heatwave in Rajasthan has wreaked havoc on the state’s hospitality and tourism industry. Occupancies and room rates have plummeted to levels not seen in years, with smaller hotels bearing the brunt of the impact.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for a day of intensive deliberations, chairing seven high-level meetings focused on addressing significant issues impacting India.
On May 25, climate scientist Roxy Mathew Koll shared a revealing satellite image of India on social media, capturing the simultaneous impacts of climate change.
Delhi residents can expect a brief relief from the ongoing heatwave, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
India grapples with scorching temperatures as the country navigates through its General Elections 2024.
The heatwave intensity in eastern and southern peninsular India slightly decreased on Saturday, with the weather office forecasting relief from the scorching conditions in these regions after two days.
The impact of climate change on global ecosystems is undeniable, and India stands at the forefront of experiencing its ramifications.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a stark warning regarding the dire impacts of heatwaves and high temperatures on the lives of young individuals in South Asia.
A joint report released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service has revealed…