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NEW DELHI: India is learning to live with a hotter future. From Delhi to Mumbai, temperatures are regularly crossing 45 degrees Celsius, heatwaves are lasting longer and cities are becoming giant heat traps due to rapid urbanisation and the growing urban heat island effect. But if there is one thing Indians are famous for, it…
NEW DELHI: Large parts of the country remained under the grip of an intense heatwave on Friday, with temperatures soaring close to 48 degrees Celsius in several regions, prompting authorities to issue health advisories. They warned that prolonged exposure to extreme heat raised concerns across the country.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that heatwave…
Heatwave alert for Delhi, UP, Punjab, Haryana and more: What to expect over next 5 days (Image credit: ANI) Heatwave conditions continue to grip large parts of India, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of severe temperatures across several states.In its May 20 press release, the IMD said, “Heat wave to severe heat wave…
Gurgaon: City’s minimum and maximum temperatures dropped sharply on Sunday under the influence of western disturbances, dust-front activity and cyclonic circulation, with IMD warning of unstable conditions, thunderstorms and gusty winds this week.After the city woke up to one of its coolest mornings of the season, Gurgaon also recorded a significant dip in daytime heat….
Kebili, in Tunisia located in North Africa comes second in the list. The town recorded a temperature of 55 degrees Celsius on July 7th, 1931. This extreme reading is attributed to the location’s hot desert region, intense solar radiation, low humidity, and sparse vegetation, all contributing to rapid heating of the ground. Source link
In extreme heat, air conditioners provide stronger protection by lowering temperature and humidity, but can cause dryness and dehydration if misused. When heat turns relentless, the question shifts from comfort to survival. Long, humid days and warm nights are now common across Indian cities, and cooling is no longer a luxury. It is a health…
The old rule for deadly heat was simple enough: if the wet-bulb temperature hit 35°C, that’s when humans can’t survive. That’s been the standard for years. But a team of researchers just threw that number into question, and what they found is honestly pretty concerning, especially if you’re older or someone who spends time outside…
NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded its hottest day of the season on Thursday as the maximum temperature climbed to 34.3°C — seven degrees above normal — surpassing Wednesday’s 33.2°C. The mercury is expected to rise further and may touch 36°C by March 10. IMD data shows that the 34°C mark was breached in the second week…
New York has faced one of the longest sub-zero weather stretches over the past 6 decades. Due to the long and extreme weather conditions of New York, several people lost their lives, urging them to stay indoors as reported by the BBC. In view of this, Industrialist Anand Mahindra also shared his experience of extreme…
Putin with Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed not to target Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for one week during a period of extreme cold. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said he made the request directly to Putin because…
