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