Odisha reels under intense heatwave conditions; IMD issues orange alert
Odisha has a history of extreme heat. In 1998, over 2,000 people died due to extreme heatwaves
No relief in sight: Northwest India to swelter till July, say experts
Ongoing westerly desert winds from Arabian Peninsula and lesser rain in the early days of the Southwest Monsoon are the reasons
Unyielding heatwaves: Temperatures may soar to 50°C as conditions worsen over northwest India, Pakistan
Worst-hit areas to record temperatures 5-7°C above normal, says UK meteorological office
Third heatwave of this summer hits Europe, may be prolonged but less intense than July
Central Europe also affected; widespread crop damage and water shortage reported
Europe just had its hottest summer on record
Month of August was also the hottest on record for Europe
Unusual spring heatwave in Spain portends drought conditions in coming months
The country has been suffering from drought since summer last year
Heatwaves arrive early in 2023; hit 11 states from March 3 to April 18
22 states/UTs recorded above-normal maximum temperature on April 18, 2023
Earth just had its 5th-warmest September on record
Likelihood of 2022 being one of the ten warmest years on record is greater than 99 per cent
Simply Put: Annual increments
Simply Put: Sun and moon
Blazing India: Andhra’s economy suffers due to heatwave
Crops are withering in the countryside, leading to an exodus of people to the cities
Simultaneous heatwaves across 5 continents: What’s unfolding in front of us
DTE analyses data put out by climatologist & weather historian Maximiliano Herrera
Extreme heatwaves can strike regions that were ‘lucky’ to escape record temperatures so far: Study
Interventions such as establishing cooling centres or reducing work hours for outdoor workers can help
Simply Put: One Nation, One Weather
July heatwave triggers air pollution in UK
Ozone levels increased significantly and exceeded World Health Organisation recommendations, the researchers found after drawing on a national …
Earth just experienced its 6th-warmest August on record
Warmest August on record was experienced in both North America and Europe
Why is India facing a prolonged heatwave in 2022?
An unexpected climatic anomaly linked to global warming could be the reason
Heatwaves across continents drive home global warming reality
Most nations are facing record high temperatures
Humid heatwaves in South Asia made 30 times more likely by climate change: Study
Trend of rising temperatures found to be lower in India & Bangladesh than Thailand, Lao PDR as well as Europe
Heatwaves to continue in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
Lack of pre-monsoon rains, coupled with dry, hot winds moving from the northwest have brought the conditions in the country
2022 European heatwave claimed over 61,000 lives, heat adaptation plans ineffective in reducing mortality: Study
With some 18,000 deaths, Italy saw the highest toll
What does the marine heatwave in Pacific mean for environment?
It could cause droughts in the surrounding region, affect marine ecosystem and coral reefs
Sizzling summer: IMD forecasts ‘above normal’ temperatures in most of India for April-June
The average rainfall during April across India will most likely be normal
Half of Bengal facing heatwave conditions; little respite expected soon
A heatwave over such a large stretch, as well as a complete lack of thunderstorms over such a prolonged period is unprecedented, say experts
Simply Put: The heat is on