Las Vegas Sets A New Record Of Heat Wave

11 Jul 2024

Las Vegas has set a new heat record with five consecutive days above 115°F (46°C), surpassing the previous mark set in 2005. The city hit an all-time high of 120°F (48.8°C) on Sunday, making this the most extreme heatwave since records began in 1937. Residents are adjusting their routines to...

Deadly Heatwave Scorches US, Breaks Records

08 Jul 2024

A severe heatwave swept across the United States, smashing temperature records and triggering warnings across affected areas on Sunday. In the West, temperatures soared above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius), with places like Redding, California, hitting a record high of 119 F (48.3 C). Death Valley reached a scorching...

DDMA Issues Guidelines Amidst Escalating Heat Wave Conditions

20 Jun 2024

In response to the intensifying heat wave, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) issued guidelines on Wednesday to help citizens minimize the impact and prevent serious ailments or even death due to heatstroke. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature in the national capital reached 43.6 degrees...

American Tourist Found Deceased In Greece Due To Heat Wave

18 Jun 2024

Recently, Greece faced a series of tragic tourist deaths and disappearances during a severe early heatwave. These incidents highlight the dangers of high temperatures especially for people participating in outdoor activities like hiking. The heatwave is exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) of temperatures. It started to happen with the...

Delhi Heat Stroke Alert: Five Hospitalized, Three Critical

18 Jun 2024

As the city grapples with extreme heat, five individuals have been hospitalized due to heat stroke over the past two days. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML), Safdarjung, and Lok Nayak hospitals have reported these cases, with two patients in critical condition on ventilator support. Critical Cases at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital...

Understanding Heat Stress: A Lethal Threat in Rising Temperatures

14 Jun 2024

This year, many places like India, Mexico, and other corners of world have seen extremely hot weather. Experts are warning about a dangerous problem called heat stress. It's deadlier than hurricanes or floods because it makes it hard for the body to stay cool. Symptoms can range from feeling dizzy...

Heat Wave Claims At Least 56 Lives In India, Nearly 25,000 Heat Stroke Cases Reported

03 Jun 2024

India has experienced a devastating heat wave from March to May, resulting in at least 56 fatalities and nearly 25,000 cases of suspected heat stroke, according to government data reported by local media. Impact of the Heat Wave A severe heat wave has gripped the nation, with temperatures in the...