Heatwave

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

The WMO projects 2024 to be the warmest year on record, with alarming increases in global temperatures. The upcoming State of the Climate report at COP29 will detail rising sea levels, ocean heat, and extreme weather events

Scientists predict 2024 will be the hottest year on record, with global temperatures likely exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels—a key climate threshold. The data highlights the urgency for action at COP29.

The World Weather Attribution collective of scientists looked at the last two decades and indicates which extreme weather events have been most intense due to climate change.

Rajasthan sees scorching October heat, with Churu hitting 40°C. Dry weather continues until rain relief arrives around October 7 in some areas.

On the instructions of the Union Home Ministry, this state government notification will come into effect from next summer. | Madhya Pradesh

Europe's summer 2024 set heat records, with severe heat stress in southeastern areas and unprecedented sea temperatures, highlighting the climate crisis.

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

The city's marginalised population disproportionately bears the brunt of the impact, or the collapse of the city’s infrastructure due to heatwaves, floods, or even untimely monsoons.

As the data shows, the majority of people who died due to heatwaves this month were homeless. Alia, an 11-year-old girl, lives on a footpath under the Jamia metro station with her family.