As a result of the extreme heat in 2023, over 47,000 people lost their lives throughout Europe, with the southern countries most affected, according to a report released on Monday by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). The planet experienced its hottest year ever last year. Living in the fastest-warming continent in the world, … Read more
Heavy rain in parts of Delhi today brought relief from record heat and sultry weather. Visuals shared by the news agency ANI showed heavy showers in Munirka, Sarita Vihar, and other parts of the national capital with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more rain during the day. “Light to moderate intensity rain and gusty … Read more
Saudi Arabia reported Sunday that more than 1,300 people died during the hajj pilgrimage, which took place in extreme temperatures, adding that the majority of those who died did not have official licences. “Regrettably, the number of mortalities reached 1,301, with 83 percent being unauthorised to perform hajj and having walked long distances under direct … Read more
The national capital of Delhi is burning owing to a scorching heatwave; at least 12 people are on life support at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, where five people have died in the past two days. Heatstrokes are also causing a large number of admissions to other Delhi hospitals. 22 patients have been hospitalised to the … Read more
Amid scorching heatwaves taking a toll and disrupting daily life, government-run schools in Bihar have been directed to close until June 15. “In response to the warning issued by the India Meteorological Department regarding heatwave conditions prevailing in several regions of the state from June 10 to 14, a holiday has been declared for all … Read more
Delhi, dealing with the double whammy of an unprecedented heatwave and a severe water crisis, took a new blow this afternoon. There were power cuts in several parts of the capital city after a power grid in UP’s Mandola – which supplies 1,500 megawatts of electricity to the national capital – caught fire, Delhi Power … Read more