More than 16 crore Indians will face adverse effects of heatwaves from 2030, says World Bank

It will also prompt India to look for alternative and innovative cooling systems, the report said.

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· Dec 01, 2022 · 01:26 pm

Heat-related deaths in India increased by 55% in 17 years, finds Lancet study

The study estimated that in 2020, more than 3,30,000 persons died in the country because of exposure to particulate matter from fossil fuel combustion.

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· Oct 26, 2022 · 07:27 am

How Indian women bear the brunt of deadly heatwaves – indoors and outdoors

From reduced productivity leading to lowered incomes, to dangerous indoor heat as a result of cramped conditions, extreme weather is taking its toll.

Disha Shetty

· Jun 27, 2022 · 07:30 am

Hit by dangerous heatwaves, cities around the world are exploring new ways to keep people safe

Wind tunnels that increase airflow and shade canopies that generate solar power – these are just a few of the innovative ideas being tried out.

Laurie Goering, Thomson Reuters Foundation

· Jun 19, 2022 · 07:30 pm

Delhi recorded more than 42 degrees Celsius on 25 days – highest since 2012, says IMD

The national capital, as well as parts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, have been experiencing record high temperatures over the past three months.

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· Jun 13, 2022 · 11:36 am

Heatwave in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and UP to continue till June 14, says weather department

There will be no significant change in maximum temperatures in remaining parts of the country during the next five days, it said.

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· Jun 12, 2022 · 07:24 pm

IMD warns of severe heatwave in Delhi and neighbouring areas

A scientist at the India Meteorological Department advised citizens to be careful when going out.

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· Jun 06, 2022 · 09:35 pm

Heatwave likely in North West, Central India till June 8, says weather department

The maximum temperature is likely to increase by 2 degrees Celsius in these parts of the country over the next three days.

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· Jun 04, 2022 · 05:59 pm

In April, more places in India recorded temperatures above 45°C than in the past 12 years

A new study shows how record-breaking heat is becoming more common in the country.

Tanvi Deshpande, IndiaSpend.com

· May 25, 2022 · 01:30 pm

Delhi to get relief from heatwave for next four days, says meteorological department

A severe heatwave had swept across Delhi on Sunday with the maximum temperature touching 49.2 degrees Celsius in the Mungeshpur area.

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· May 16, 2022 · 06:32 pm

Temperature touches 49.2 degrees Celsius in Delhi’s Mungeshpur

In Haryana’s Gurugram, the temperature soared to 48.1 degrees Celsius.

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· May 15, 2022 · 08:35 pm

Delhi’s Najafgarh could scorch at 46 degrees Celsius today, says IMD

Heatwave will continue in the national Capital till Sunday, the weather department said.

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· May 14, 2022 · 09:21 am