Report by World Weather Attribution says these events will become 0.85 degrees Celsius warmer & vulnerable will continue to die unless world takes unprecedented steps to reduce emissions.
In commercial areas, arcades can protect people from the sun. Remarkably, the Fort area in Mumbai and Connaught Place in Delhi, both built in the early 20th century, have these features.
While Kashmir is battling unseasonal rain & snow, parts of Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Telangana are reeling under intense, continuous heatwave conditions.
Asia warming faster than global average, the report said, adding that early warning systems and disaster preparedness plans, however, have saved thousands of lives.
'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.
On 16 April last year, heat complications killed 14 people after a political event in Maharashtra’s Kharghar. But peak-heat rallies with large crowds are still a cause for concern.
A report by Centre for Science & Environment catalogues impact of climate change on extreme weather events, while another by Climate Trends focuses on media's coverage of heatwaves.
While Africa saw 2 major floods highlighting perils of climate change, Europe had its own share of natural disasters. Closer home, it was heatwaves, cyclone & glacial lake outburst.
The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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