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Heatwave days in India surged to 554 in 2024, up from 230 in 2023. The government ramps up mitigation measures, including a Heat Action Plan, warnings, and community preparedness initiatives

A new report reveals the severe impact of this summer's heat waves in India, highlighting discrepancies between reported and actual heatstroke deaths.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) marked the onset of the first heatwave in parts of western Rajasthan on March 27.

Data shared by a leading climate scientist indicates that the Earth’s temperature briefly surpassed a critical threshold, which scientists have long warned could have disastrous and irreversible effects on the planet and its ecosystems.

As the COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai approaches, a new investigation reveals that preparations for the event have exposed migrant workers to potentially deadly conditions.

High temperatures also affect mental health. This has been confirmed by multiple studies, in which there is talk of repercussions for people who suffer from anxiety or depression.

A recent analysis by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has highlighted a distressing reality: South Asia bears the highest burden of children exposed to extremely high temperatures compared to other regions of the world.

RS Pathak, a Ballia resident who lost his father on Saturday, said he witnessed an increased flow of patients in the hospital emergency room while treating his father.