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Global South cities have only 70% of the 'cooling capacity' as that in the Global North one, notes recent study
The disparity stems from differences in both quantity and quality of urban green infrastructure amo…
PTI
Nearly 5 billion people endured extreme heat in June; 619 million affected in India: Report
India, which experienced one of its hottest and longest heat waves, recorded more than 40,000 suspe…
PTI
Feeling like nights are getting too uncomfortable? New report confirms that nighttime temperatures aren’t dipping enough
Historically, cities would cool down considerably at night, providing much-needed relief from the d…
Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk
Farmers in Thailand saw their crops wither and mourned the loss of livestock that perished unde…
PTI
May heat wave in India 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than warmest heat wave
"The temperature changes show that similar events produce temperatures in the present climate…
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Delhi heatwaves are likely to abate after May 30, but the power sector is already suffering
Scorching temperatures continue to grip northern and central India, with parts of Delhi recording h…
The Covid lockdowns did WHAT to the Moon?!
A recent study has revealed an unexpected consequence of the global lockdowns imposed in 2020 to cu…
New study forecasts high chance of record-breaking heat and humidity in India in the coming months
The projected rise in wet bulb temperatures to 26.2°C carries a 68% chance of breaking existing rec…
Restaurants in Delhi-NCR face the heat as summer business drops by up to 40 per cent
When the sun beats down, temperatures cross 40 degrees Celsius and a scorching summer seems even mo…
PTI
Chennai weather just got messier: ‘Excessive heat’ warnings issued even as incessant rains batter the city
Chennai has been experiencing heavy evening and late-night rains over the past three days, causing …
Experts warn of rising temperatures in Bengaluru as Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections draws near
This is the second time in two weeks that Bengaluru has reached 37.6°C, causing concern among meteo…
As glaciers in Ladakh melt, regional IMD Director expresses concern over steep rise in temperatures
Notably, a maximum temperature of 30.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Leh on July 30.
ANI
Wayanad landslides linked to 10% heavier rainfall due to climate change: Study
Researchers from India, Sweden, the US and the UK have warned that such events will become more com…
PTI
Groundwater temperatures could rise several notches by 2100, making it too hot to drink for millions!
Groundwater, the Earth's largest source of unfrozen freshwater, is under threat. As our planet heat…
June warmest on record; every month since July 2023 breached 1.5 deg C threshold
According to scientists at C3S, every month since June last year has been the warmest such month…
PTI
Alert from track heat detection device averts train accident in UP
Railway officials said the real-time alert was sent from the hot axle box detector at the Chunar st…
PTI
Planning to move to a metro? Here’s what the climate of some of India’s major cities will be like in 60 years!
To understand how climate change might reshape the climate of cities in the future, a new tool allo…
Punishing summer: 114 heatwave deaths reported, nearly 41,000 cases of suspected heatstroke
Uttar Pradesh is the worst-affected having reported 37 deaths followed by Bihar, Rajasthan and Odis…
PTI
Delhi’s month-long battle with heatwaves continues as heat index soars past 50°C; monsoon nowhere in sight
As of today, deadly heatwaves have retained their unforgiving grip on Delhi for nearly 10 days and …
Scientists are trying to make cows sweatier to help protect the world against climate change
The problem is that when cattle get too hot, they stop eating. This decline in appetite will affect…