How to fight heat wave, the Odisha way
Other states could take a cue from Odisha government on reducing the number of heat stroke deaths
Pakistani city may have experienced “highest-ever” April temperature measured on Earth
Nawabshah, in Sindh, registered a sweltering 50.2 degree Celsius on April 30
Urbanisation, changing cropping patterns contribute to temperature rise: Study
Shift from kharif to rabi has led to warming of up to 30 per cent in many regions, says a researcher from IIT Bhubaneswar
Temperatures in India could rise by 4.4°C by 2100, says govt report
‘Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region’ predicts that monsoon rainfall could change by an average of 14% by 2100
Extreme weather events increasing in intensity in Africa: Greenpeace report
Temperatures and extreme heat events are expected to increase across the continent
August 2021 is the sixth-warmest in 142 years: US climate agency
August 2021 is the 440th consecutive month the planet has reported above average temperature, according to the National Oceanic and …
2022 may continue the trend of world’s warmest years: UK Met Office
This will be the eighth consecutive year when the global average temperature would cross the 1°C
2021 sixth warmest year since 1880
The January-December 2021 average global surface temperature was the sixth highest since global records began in 1880
May heat in March shrivels wheat: Centre to revise procurement norms
The Punjab government April 12 appealed to the central government to allow relaxation in the norms of shrivelled grains without any value cut, …
Heatwave grips US too, ‘excessive heat warning’ for some areas
Biden announces measures to combat climate change
Clear signs: 1.5°C warmer world to be catastrophic for India
DTE pieces together latest IPCC data to chart how temperature, rainfall patterns in India’s states will change in a 1.5°C warmer world
Earth just experienced its 6th-warmest August on record
Warmest August on record was experienced in both North America and Europe
Why every degree counts now
A series of interactive infographics to explore the 21st Century's toughest development challenge: The planet's changing climate
Ants can’t alter behaviour to deal with warmer climate: Report
Heat stress on the insects will mean higher metabolism and food demands along with a shorter lifespan
Wheat crisis: All eyes on weather as mercury shoots up in February
Farmers worry about a repeat of last year even as Centre claims record production for this year
Africa’s first heat officer is based in Freetown — 5 things that should be on her agenda
Significant proportion of urban dwellers who are poor and those whose living conditions do not provide adequate shelter from heat risks make …
Wheat crisis: Additional irrigation may not save Rabi crops; here is why
Additional moisture to save wheat and maize from high temperatures not feasible due to irrigation and groundwater level concerns, say …
Climate change worsened extreme weather events in 2022: State of the Global Climate report
More such events likely with rising greenhouse gas emissions and approaching El Niño
Seven disasters have cost the US $19 billion in 2023: NOAA
Each disaster caused damages of over a billion dollars; only 2017 and 2020 had more disasters in this timeframe
There’s no evidence indicating dominant link between warmer climates and COVID-19 spread: WMO
However, even secondary factors like weather and air quality can significantly impact the number of infections and deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic
