Dangerous droughts triggered by heatwaves are accelerating at an alarming rate, study shows
Heatwaves, drought, wildfire risk and El Niño are compounding to create a dangerous...
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7 ‘good’ air days in 5 years: How coastal Mumbai normalised chronic pollution
Mumbai once relied on the sea to clean its air. Now, the breeze is weakening, and the pollution is...
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Grim photo captures polar bear mom and cubs resting in mud in summer heat
An image of polar bears napping along the Hudson Bay coast in Canada has been shortlisted for the...
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Why is Australia facing heatwaves while the world is freezing in winter?
As global temperatures continue to rise, such contrasting events are expected to become more...
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Extreme Paris air temperature recorded from space as Europe boils in heatwave
The heat wave sent daytime air temperatures soaring above 38 degrees Celsius, prompting city...
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France and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants amid scorching heatwave
To cool down, nuclear power plants pump water from local rivers or the sea, which they then...
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Sweltering days, sizzling nights: Concrete jungles trap the heat
Urban Heat Islands are making the lives of residents more miserable in the ensuing assault of...
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India Faces High Heat Risk: 76% Population Affected
A new study reveals that 76% of India’s population is at ‘high’ to ‘very...
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Delhi Heatwave Alert: Try These 6 Effective Ways To Reduce Body Heat Quickly
Avoid strenuous activities, during peak heat hours. Opt for low-intensity exercises in the...
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Intense heat waves continue in Japan, South Korea
The scorching heat wave in Japan shows no signs of abating with the mercury in Kyushu nearing 40...
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India Saw 536 Heatwave Days This Summer, Highest Since 2010: Weather Office
The country recorded 181 heatwave days in June, the highest after 177 days in 2010, IMD Director...
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As heat wave scorches North India, scientists warn of risks from ‘wet bulb’ conditions
The warming world is dangerous but heat and humidity together are a more deadly combination. Many...
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