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2024 on track to be hottest year on record: World Meteorological Organisation

This alarming surge, driven by an intense El Nino event and rising greenhouse gas concentrations, marks a critical threshold for climate change impacts worldwide.

11 November 2024, 15:03 IST

2024 on track to be hottest year on record: World Meteorological Organisation

2024 on track to be hottest year on record: World Meteorological Organisation

2024 on track to be hottest year on record: World Meteorological Organisation

11 November 2024, 15:03 IST

Infants, older adults in India exposed to more heatwave days in last decade, Lancet report reveals

The report provides the most up-to-date assessment of the links between health and climate change, the authors said.

30 October 2024, 04:02 IST

Infants, older adults in India exposed to more heatwave days in last decade, Lancet report reveals

Infants, older adults in India exposed to more heatwave days in last decade, Lancet report reveals

Infants, older adults in India exposed to more heatwave days in last decade, Lancet report reveals

30 October 2024, 04:02 IST

Mention of heatwaves at all-time high in India’s earnings calls

India faced near-record temperatures this summer as a devastating heat wave gripped most parts of the country including its financial hub Mumbai and the capital city of New Delhi. This affected footfalls at retailers, hindered labor productivity at construction firms and made it more difficult for lenders to collect loan payments.

09 August 2024, 04:27 IST

Mention of heatwaves at all-time high in India’s earnings calls

Mention of heatwaves at all-time high in India’s earnings calls

Mention of heatwaves at all-time high in India’s earnings calls

09 August 2024, 04:27 IST

China discloses first heat-stroke fatalities amid record temperatures

After sweltering in its hottest July in observed modern history, China has been hit by extreme heat, particularly in the east and south of the country. Zhejiang's provincial capital Hangzhou recorded a 41.9C historical high on August 3.

08 August 2024, 11:25 IST

China discloses first heat-stroke fatalities amid record temperatures

China discloses first heat-stroke fatalities amid record temperatures

China discloses first heat-stroke fatalities amid record temperatures

08 August 2024, 11:25 IST

July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief

The July 2024 averaged 62.4 degrees Fahrenheit (16.91 degrees Celsius), which is 1.2 degrees (0.68 Celsius) above the 30-year average for the month.

08 August 2024, 05:02 IST

July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief

July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief

July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief

08 August 2024, 05:02 IST

Sizzling Srinagar: City faces record breaking heatwave at 24.8 degrees Celsius in 132 years

In view of the persistent heat wave, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Sunday ordered suspension of class work for students’ up to primary level in both government and private schools on July 29 and 30.

29 July 2024, 06:37 IST

Sizzling Srinagar: City faces record breaking heatwave at 24.8 degrees Celsius in 132 years

Sizzling Srinagar: City faces record breaking heatwave at 24.8 degrees Celsius in 132 years

Sizzling Srinagar: City faces record breaking heatwave at 24.8 degrees Celsius in 132 years

29 July 2024, 06:37 IST

Kashmir records highest July temperature in 25 years amid heat wave

According to the meteorological office here, Srinagar city recorded a high of 36.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday.

28 July 2024, 16:02 IST

Kashmir records highest July temperature in 25 years amid heat wave

Kashmir records highest July temperature in 25 years amid heat wave

Kashmir records highest July temperature in 25 years amid heat wave

28 July 2024, 16:02 IST

Scorching Kashmir: Heatwave endangers serene lakes, vital aquatic life

The Dal Lake, a famous tourist attraction and a critical water body in Srinagar, has seen its surface temperature rise dramatically over the past few weeks.

25 July 2024, 07:02 IST

Scorching Kashmir: Heatwave endangers serene lakes, vital aquatic life

Scorching Kashmir: Heatwave endangers serene lakes, vital aquatic life

Scorching Kashmir: Heatwave endangers serene lakes, vital aquatic life

25 July 2024, 07:02 IST

Heatwave, elections in India create unlikely earnings winners and losers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is widely expected to propose measures to boost consumption when she presents federal budget on July 23 giving further impetus to consumer-facing firms and retailers.

15 July 2024, 10:27 IST

Heatwave, elections in India create unlikely earnings winners and losers

Heatwave, elections in India create unlikely earnings winners and losers

Heatwave, elections in India create unlikely earnings winners and losers

15 July 2024, 10:27 IST

No one knows exactly how many people are dying from extreme heat

The most common way to track heat deaths is by tallying up fatalities where heat has been officially identified as the main or contributing cause of death.

09 July 2024, 04:26 IST

No one knows exactly how many people are dying from extreme heat

No one knows exactly how many people are dying from extreme heat

No one knows exactly how many people are dying from extreme heat

09 July 2024, 04:26 IST