Heatwaves

North India sizzles under severe heatwave

13 Jun 2025

Intense heatwave has gripped the north India, with temperature soaring well above 45°C in many regions, prompting the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana The scorching heat, compounded by dry “loo” winds and unusually warm nights, has disrupted daily life, strained infrastructure...

Heatwaves Speed Up Ageing: New Study Reveals Shocking Link

05 Mar 2025

As climate change accelerates, extreme weather events like heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense. While most people focus on the immediate dangers of heat, such as dehydration and heat strokes, recent research has revealed another alarming effect—heat may also accelerate the ageing process. A new study from the University...

Australia Shattered by 1.1 Million Lightning Strikes In A Single Day

12 Nov 2024

In a remarkable meteorological event, Australia was struck by more than 1.1 million lightning bolts on Sunday. The storm activity, primarily concentrated in Central Australia, Queensland, and South Australia, stunned experts with its intensity and reach. Uluru: Epicenter of Lightning Activity Uluru witnessed a staggering 719,068 lightning strikes within an...

Over 1,300 Causalities During 2024 Hajj Pilgrimage

24 Jun 2024

Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that 1,301 people died during the Hajj pilgrimage, with a significant number of fatalities attributed to heat stress and unauthorized trips, CNN reported. In a statement, the Saudi government said, "The health system addressed numerous cases of heat stress this year, with some individuals still...

14 Jordanian Haj Pilgrims Succumb To Extreme Heatwave, 17 Reported Missing

17 Jun 2024

Amidst scorching temperatures during the annual Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, at least 14 Jordanian pilgrims have tragically lost their lives due to extreme heat waves, Jordan's foreign ministry confirmed on Sunday. Additionally, 17 others are reported missing. According to AFP, Jordan's foreign ministry stated that the fatalities occurred as...

Silent Heart Attacks Warning Signs In Heatwaves: What You Mustn’t Ignore

07 Jun 2024

As temperatures soar during the summer months, concerns about the impact of extreme heat on cardiovascular health come to the forefront. With nearly half of all heart attacks being silent, the importance of recognizing the signs and taking preventive measures cannot be overstated. Understanding Silent Heart Attacks Silent myocardial infarction,...

Heat Wave In India: What Is Pushing Mercury To Extremes?

30 May 2024

Indian cities are sweltering under an unprecedented heatwave, with a provisional record temperature of 52.3°C registered in Delhi. If verified, it would be the highest-ever recorded temperature in India. This week alone, over 37 cities across north and central India have recorded temperatures exceeding 45°C. But what is a heatwave,...

Understanding Eye Stroke Caused By Extreme Heat, Risks And Prevention

30 May 2024

As Delhi endures an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to a record 52.9 degrees Celsius in Mungeshpur, health concerns have risen, particularly about the risk of an eye stroke from direct sun exposure. One person has already succumbed to heatstroke in the capital, highlighting the severe impacts of the extreme...

Experts Warn of Heatwaves as India Braces for Climbing Temperatures

30 May 2024

Experts are sounding the alarm as India's megacities reel under a relentless heatwaves, with temperatures soaring above 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) in several urban centers. The scorching conditions have prompted concerns of a burgeoning public health crisis. New Delhi, home to over 30 million people, witnessed temperatures surpassing...

Heatwaves: IMD Issues Red Alert Across North India For Next 5 days

22 May 2024

Offering little relief to those suffering from an intense and scorching summer across northern India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday forecasted continued heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and West Uttar Pradesh. The IMD issued a 'red alert' for these regions over the...

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