New research reveals that If we continue on our current trajectory and reach global warming of 2.7°C, approximately 2 billion people, or 22% of the… Read More »India’s Heat Nightmare: 600 million people at risk from rising temperatures
As the scorching summer peaked across most of the country, people were desperately seeking respite from the unrelenting heat. The Meteorological Department offered a ray… Read More »Hotter Days Ahead: India braces for rising temperatures
Human-induced climate change has significantly increased the probability of extreme heatwaves in Bangladesh, India, Laos and Thailand by up to 30 times, according to a… Read More »Asia’s risk of humid heat waves rises 30 times with climate change
Urban areas are experiencing an increase in heat stress due to rising temperatures globally. Cities are known to be hotter and drier than rural areas,… Read More »Rising temperatures in urban areas increase heat stress: Study
India is no stranger to natural disasters, from floods to earthquakes, but according to research by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heat waves have caused… Read More »Heatwaves are killing more Indians, than any other natural disaster: Report
An unexpected increase in sea temperature has worried scientists around the world, as they fear the impact that this effect could have on Earth. The… Read More »Hotter than ever: Ocean warming trend shows no signs of slowing down
Currently, heat waves in India are increasing in frequency, intensity and lethality, placing a burden on public health, agriculture and other social, economic and cultural… Read More »Heatwaves in India put 80% of the population at risk: Study
India’s Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for three states, West Bengal, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, warning of dangerously high temperatures. The IMD had forecast… Read More »Delhi to UP, nine states under heatwave as temp reach 45°C
The Center for Policy Research (CPR) has released a report titled “How is India adapting to heatwaves?”, which highlights India’s lack of preparedness for extreme… Read More »Report highlights gaps in India’s Heat Action Plans for heatwaves
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has cautioned about the possibility of a heat wave across the country, with temperatures anticipated to soar 3 to 5… Read More »Heatwave in India: How to protect yourself from heat illness?
