Heat Wave
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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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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
Trending
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Two doctors argue that eggs are the gold standard for all proteins, and the most perfect food ever
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Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning
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Tripura’s tribal communities pin hopes on a party that wants the state divided
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‘When will you kill Muslims and Christians?’ monk asks Hindus at Delhi event
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Young professionals are fleeing crisis-hit Pakistan in hope of a better future
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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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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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Video
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Watch: Actor Arbaaz Khan introduces himself as Roger Federer for an advertisement
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Video: White Sun, the band known for musical renditions of yoga mantras, wins second Grammy
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‘They are just barking, they don’t bite’: Prakash Raj on those who wanted to boycott ‘Pathaan’
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Grammy 2023 speeches: From Beyoncé to Kim Petras, what the winners who made history said
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‘Hold on to my fur’: Musician remixes cat’s meowing to create this song (and others)
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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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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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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
The Reel
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Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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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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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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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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The Field
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Darcie Brown bags four-for as Australia beat India in warmup game
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Premier League: Harry Kane eyes all-time record after becoming leading scorer for Spurs
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Tennis rankings: Novak Djokovic inches closer to all-time record, Iga Swiatek continues to dominate
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Football: Manchester City charged by Premier League over alleged breaches of financial rules
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Australia’s Meg Lanning – ‘There’s a fair bit I still want to achieve’