Heat Waves

A new study finds that climate change is causing giant heat waves to crawl slower across the globe, thereby baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas.

Heat waves are getting worse around the world. So much so that the World Meteorological Organization (WMO),

Deadly heatwaves are becoming an increasingly alarming reality as global temperatures continue to rise due to the impact of climate change. Countries worldwide, from Europe to Asia, and North America to South Asia

It is no longer a secret that summers in Europe are, and will continue to be, increasingly drier and hotter. This summer has provided solid evidence of this phenomenon.

The southern Indian peninsula region experienced its hottest and driest June in 122 years, with temperatures hitting 34.05°C and rainfall hitting a record low of 88.6mm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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 projected population by the end of the century, will face dangerously hot conditions.

As the scorching summer peaked across most of the country, people were desperately seeking respite from the unrelenting heat.

A new study warns that heat waves, droughts, extreme wind events and heavy rains could become frequent in about 20 countries, even if the world manages to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

As global temperatures continue to rise, communities around the world are feeling the effects of climate change, including those in the hill station.

India's Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for three states, West Bengal, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, warning of dangerously high temperatures.