Heat Wave
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Searing heatwave in UP was made at least two times more likely by climate change, shows analysis
Climate Central’s Climate Shift Index, which estimates the influence of climate change on extreme temperatures, peaked in Uttar Pradesh on June 14.
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Central teams to be sent to help states deal with heatwaves, says health minister
Mansukh Mandaviya’s statement came in the backdrop of 68 deaths at the district hospital in Ballia, which an official had initially attributed to extreme heat.
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UP: 54 dead, over 400 hospitalised in Ballia following heatwave
Several parts of Uttar Pradesh are reeling under a heatwave with temperatures ranging from 42 to 47 degrees Celsius for the past few days.
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Trending
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In the heart of Delhi, authorities take bulldozers to Muslim shrines with little warning
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Manipur: Six held in connection with deaths of two Meitei students in July
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How a mysterious diamond trader inspired the first American novel on India
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Humid heat waves expected in India and Bangladesh every year or two, says study
Last month, another study said that extreme heat has caused over 24,000 deaths in India since 1992.
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West Bengal, Tripura governments shut schools due to rising temperatures
A severe heatwave is very likely in some pockets of the Gangetic West Bengal and Bihar over the next two days, the India Meteorological Department said.
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Most parts of India to witness more heatwaves than normal this summer
The conditions will prevail throughout the country except some parts of North East and North West India and isolated pockets of the peninsula.
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Video
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Watch: Emotional support alligator denied entry to baseball game, gets support from fans
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Watch: Players brawl after umpire’s decision during celebrities’ cricket match in Bangladesh
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Watch: Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues sings ‘Maan Meri Jaan’ to relax after ‘intense training’
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Watch: Models dressed in lit up terrarium dresses with live butterflies at Paris Fashion Week
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Watch: Hand pump spews fire instead of water in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
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IMD issues heatwave alerts for parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra till February 22
Heatwave conditions are rare for the parts of coastal regions in this month.
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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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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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The Reel
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Two Shah Rukh Khan films, two political worldviews
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‘An espionage thriller is the most juicy genre’: Vishal Bhardwaj on ‘Khufiya’
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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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‘Mumbai Diaries’ season 2 trailer: Bombay General Hospital staff deal with a deluge
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‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ review: A spirited cast enlivens a predictable plot
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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
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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
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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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The Field
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India at Asian Games, Oct 2 schedule: Athletics, table tennis finals with possible medals
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Asian Games: Timeline of Jyothi Yarraji’s silver medal finish in dramatic 100m hurdles final
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Asian Games, Shooting: Kynan Chenai-led trap shooters win three medals as India end with 22 medals
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ISL 2023-24: Cleiton Silva's brace earns East Bengal FC win over Hyderabad FC
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Watch, Asian Games: Ayhika and Sutirtha upset world No 2 team to secure a women’s doubles TT medal