Asia’s risk of humid heat waves rises 30 times with climate change

Temperature over all ice-free oceans for May 2023 was highest on record

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 rapid attribution analysis by a team of renowned climate scientists associated with the Attribution Group of the World Climate. The study also emphasized the high vulnerability of the region to … Read more

Rising temperatures in urban areas increase heat stress: Study

Summer 2023 was hottest on record globally, New figures show

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, and this is particularly true in the Global South. A recent Nature study led by scientists at the Yale School of the Environment explored the impact of temperature and humidity … Read more

Heatwaves are killing more Indians, than any other natural disaster: Report

Temperature over all ice-free oceans for May 2023 was highest on record

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 more deaths in the country than any other natural disaster except for tropical cyclones. The IMD has released a new report titled “Heat and Cold Waves in India Processes and … Read more

Hotter than ever: Ocean warming trend shows no signs of slowing down

Hotter than ever: Ocean warming trend shows no signs of slowing down

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 main concern is not only the warming of the seas that have been recorded in recent years. But this effect in combination with other meteorological phenomena could lead to the … Read more

Heatwaves in India put 80% of the population at risk: Study

First days of June surpass the 1.5⁰C limit

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 systems in the country. According to a study published in the journal PLOS Climate by Ramit Debnath and his colleagues at the University of Cambridge, the severity of these heat … Read more

Delhi to UP, nine states under heatwave as temp reach 45°C

South India records lowest June rainfall and highest temperatures in 122 yrs

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 heat wave conditions in certain parts of Sikkim, Jharkhand, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh. It looks like this summer could be tougher than usual for India. However, relief may come to … Read more

Report highlights gaps in India’s Heat Action Plans for heatwaves

South India records lowest June rainfall and highest temperatures in 122 yrs

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 heat events. The Heat Action Plan (HAP) is the primary policy response to severe heatwaves in India, aiming to mitigate the resulting economic losses through various early onset, disaster response, … Read more

Heatwave in India: How to protect yourself from heat illness?

South India records lowest June rainfall and highest temperatures in 122 yrs

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 degrees Celsius above average between March and May. A heatwave is considered fatal to the human body when the temperature becomes too high, as per the IMD. To avoid heat-related … Read more

PM Modi is bracing country for heatwave, it is serious this time

PM Modi is bracing country for heatwave, it is serious this time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reviewed the preparedness to deal with heatwave as the country braces for the record summer heat. He chaired a meeting where he was also briefed on the monsoon forecast, its potential impact on seasonal crops and the availability of water for drinking and irrigation. The main wheat-producing region of the … Read more

IMD: February was warmest in 122 years since 1901, know reason?

IMD: February was warmest in 122 years since 1901, know reason?

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that this February was the warmest in 122 years since 1901. India’s meteorological department has forecast a March-May heatwave across most of the country after record-high temperatures in February. Warmest February in India in 122 years A heatwave reduced India’s wheat output in 2022 and forced the world’s second-biggest … Read more

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