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
Europe just had its hottest summer on record
Month of August was also the hottest on record for Europe
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
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
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 …
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
What does the marine heatwave in Pacific mean for environment?
It could cause droughts in the surrounding region, affect marine ecosystem and coral reefs
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
Low pre-monsoon showers, dry spell behind heatwaves in Bihar: Scientists
Patna has recorded the maximum temperature of 45.8 degree Celsius — the highest in the last 53 years
What Europe saw this summer may just become the norm by 2035, hints study
World must mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis along three axes: reduce, remove and repair, say experts
Ocean heatwaves likely to increase as planet warms: study
Marine heawaves have already become longer-lasting and more frequent, extensive and intense and this trend is likely to accelerate under further …
Spain records its hottest-ever temperature in 62 years
Hot air moving from North Africa into Europe and a high-pressure weather system are responsible for the current situation in the Iberian country
Most heat action plans in India are not suited to local contexts: Study
Indian heat action plans do not take humidity, hot nights and duration of continuous heat into consideration; they are poor at identifying and …
Australia heatwave: 61 fires recorded across New South Wales till September 19
The heatwave is expected to continue till September 20. The prevailing weather conditions can have an impact on the country’s wheat production
Record coral cover doesn’t necessarily mean the Great Barrier Reef is in good health
Without more information at the level of individual species, it is impossible to understand how much of the Great Barrier Reef has been lost, or …
Canadian province saw 12,000 lightning strikes in a day
Canada is currently battling more than 180 wildfires in British Columbia, emergency services say
This amino acid can help mung bean plants withstand heat stress
Researchers have found that reproductive functions of bean plants reduced upon heat stress and that this damage could be reversed by application …
Data gaps in heatwave deaths widen as India battles record-smashing temperatures
Human casualty is an important indicator of loss and damage due to heatwaves — a significant climate-related extreme weather event
Heat wave-like conditions across the country. What‘s causing this?
Conditions stretch from western Rajasthan to Rayalaseema, including interior Maharashtra.
Hottest March in 122 years damages wheat crop across North India
heat is a temperature-sensitive crop that requires a cool temperature, especially in March when it is at its final stage
Climate emergency: Extreme weather events in Australia to get more frequent, intense
Report says extreme heat, heavy rainfall and coastal inundation, fire weather and drought expected to get worse
