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Saturday, May 4, 2024
TopicHeatwave conditions

Topic: heatwave conditions

Heatwave to tighten grip on eastern India, rainfall expected to bring only ‘marginal’ relief, says IMD

'Hot & humid weather’ — a new weather category by IMD — is predicted for parts of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Kerala. No major change in temps expected over rest of India.

How you can train your body for hot weather if you work outdoors

A rise in core temperature of only three degrees Celcius can be life-threatening, even for young healthy adults.

Climate change court cases more than double in 5 years as impacts hit home, says UN report

Some 2,180 climate-related lawsuits have been filed across 65 jurisdictions over the past 5 yrs, according to report by UN Environment Programme and Columbia University.

WMO warns of increased heat-related deaths as temperatures intensify in Europe, US

The World Health Organization's regional director for Europe, said the world must look ahead while adapting to the 'new reality' of killer heat waves and other extreme weather.

Deadly humid heatwaves on rise in India due to human-induced climate change, says international study

People in coastal regions & cities faced more health impacts associated with humid conditions this year, says lead author of the study published by World Weather Attribution.

No respite from heat in east India, but showers imminent in northwestern states, says Met dept

The east may see temperatures up to 44 degrees, high temperatures also forecast in isolated pockets of Gangetic West Bengal and Bihar.

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.