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
Unusual heat scorches Bangladesh as April’s consecutive heatwave breaks 76-year record
Since April 1, 2024, much of Bangladesh has been under a heatwave for 30 consecutive days, longest stretch since 1948
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
Marine heatwaves in Arctic shows worrying trend since 2007, marginal seas more vulnerable: Study
Since 2007, 11 marine heatwaves have occurred in the Arctic Ocean
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
Humid heatwaves in southern West Africa made 10 times more likely by climate change: Study
At 2°C, similar events will occur about once every two years; West Africa will become a further 1.2-3.4°C hotter
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
Europe fastest-warming continent, shows WMO 2023 report
European waters were the warmest on record in 2023
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