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With millions of people across five continents experiencing scorching heat last month, the European Union's (EU) climate agency, Copernicus <keyword id="19907392" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="climate-change" source="keywords">Climate Change</keyword> Service (C3S), confirmed on Monday that June was the warmest on record. It also marked the 12th consecutive month of <keyword id="20524196" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="global-temperatures" source="keywords">global temperatures</keyword> reaching <keyword id="22325521" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="1-5-degrees-Celsius" source="keywords">1.5 degrees Celsius</keyword> above the pre-industrial average. According to scientists at C3S, every month since June last year has been the warmest such month on record. In January, the world completed an entire year with the mean surface air temperature exceeding the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold. June was the 12th consecutive month with monthly average temperatures above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average. At the 2015 UN climate talks in Paris, world leaders committed to limiting the global average temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial period to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. However, a permanent breach of the 1.5-degree Celsius limit specified in the <keyword id="20104670" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Paris-Agreement" source="keywords">Paris Agreement</keyword> refers to long-term warming over a 20 or 30-year period. Earth's global surface temperature has already increased by around 1.2 degrees Celsius compared to the average in 1850-1900 due to the rapidly-increasing concentration of <keyword id="20649149" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="greenhouse-gases" source="keywords">greenhouse gases</keyword> -- primarily carbon dioxide and methane -- in the atmosphere. This warming is considered to be the reason behind record droughts, wildfires and floods worldwide. According to new data, June 2024 was the warmest on record, with an average surface air temperature of 16.66 degrees Celsius, 0.67 degrees Celsius above the 1991-2020 average for the month and 0.14 degrees Celsius above the previous high set in June 2023. "The month was 1.5 degrees Celsius above the estimated June average for 1850-1900, the designated pre-industrial reference period, making it the 12th consecutive month to reach or break the 1.5-degree threshold," C3S said in a statement. It was also the 13th consecutive month of <keyword id="21477127" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="record-high-temperatures" source="keywords">record-high temperatures</keyword>, a result of the combined effect of the 2023-24 El Nino event and human-caused climate change. While unusual, a similar streak of monthly global temperature records happened previously in 2015-16. "This is more than a statistical oddity and highlights a large and continuing shift in our climate. Even if this specific streak of extremes ends at some point, we are bound to see new records being broken as the climate continues to warm. This is inevitable, unless we stop adding greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and the oceans," said Carlo Buontempo, the director of C3S. The European climate agency said the global average temperature for the last 12 months (July 2023-June 2024) is the highest on record, at 0.76 degrees Celsius above the 1991-2020 average and 1.64 degrees Celsius above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average. The world's sea surface in June was also the highest ever recorded for the month. Several countries experienced record-breaking heat and devastating floods and storms in June. According to an analysis by Climate Central, an independent group of scientists and communicators based in the United States, more than 60 per cent of the world population faced extreme heat that was made at least three times more likely by climate change during June 16-24. Climate Central said the blistering heat in June impacted 619 million (61.9 crore) people in India, 579 million (57.9 crore) in China, 231 million (23.1 crore) in Indonesia, 206 million (20.6 crore) in Nigeria, 176 million (17.6 crore) in Brazil, 171 million (17.1 crore) in Bangladesh, 165 million (16.5 crore) in the US, 152 million (15.2 crore) in Europe, 123 million (12.3 crore) in Mexico, 121 million (12.1 crore) in Ethiopia and 103 million (10.3 crore) in Egypt. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), northwest India recorded its warmest June since 1901. India, which experienced one of its hottest and longest heatwaves, recorded more than 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases and over 100 heat-related deaths. The intense heat overwhelmed the water supply system and power grids, with Delhi grappling with a severe water crisis. According to the IMD, 11 states recorded 20 to 38 heatwave days -- up to four times the usual number of such days -- during the April-to-June period. The mercury breached 50 degrees Celsius in parts of Rajasthan, with night temperatures hovering around 35 degrees Celsius in many places. Temperatures were most above average over eastern Canada, the western United States and Mexico, Brazil, northern Siberia, the Middle East, northern Africa, and western Antarctica. 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June warmest on record; every month since July 2023 breached 1.5 deg C threshold

A deadly heat wave gripped large regions of Asia for weeks in April and May 2024. As temperatures climbed past 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) in India on May 7, campaigning politicians, local news announcers and voters waiting in long lines passed out from the oppressive heat. From as far north as Japan to as far south as the Philippines, the relentless heat wreaked havoc on everyday life. Students and teachers in Cambodia were sent home from school, as their hand-held fans provided little protection against the stifling heat and humidity in their poorly ventilated classrooms. Farmers in Thailand saw their crops wither and mourned the loss of livestock that perished under the punishing sun. Hundreds of people died from the heat. Most of the planet has suffered the dire effects of <keyword id="20563038" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="extreme-heat" source="keywords">extreme heat</keyword> in recent years. A weekslong heat wave in the southwestern United States in 2023 was described as "hell on earth" in Phoenix, where temperatures hit 110 F (43.3 C) or higher for 31 straight days. At the same time, Europe saw unprecedented high temperatures that killed hundreds and contributed to devastating wildfires in Greece. Regardless of where or when a heat wave strikes, one pattern is a constant: Older adults are the most likely to die from extreme heat, and this crisis will worsen in the coming years. We study <keyword id="19907392" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="climate-change" source="keywords">climate change</keyword> and population aging. Our research documents two global trends that together portend a dire future. More older adults will be at risk of heat stress First, temperatures are hotter than ever. The nine-year period from 2015 and 2023 had the highest average temperatures since global records began in 1880. Second, the population is aging worldwide. By 2050, the number of people ages 60 and older will double to nearly 2.1 billion, making up 21 per cent of the <keyword id="21055680" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="global-population" source="keywords">global population</keyword>. That proportion is 13 per cent today. These combined forces mean that ever-rising numbers of vulnerable older adults will be exposed to intensifying heat. To understand the risks ahead, we developed population projections for different age groups and combined them with climate change scenarios for the coming decades. Our analyses show that by 2050, more than 23 per cent of the world population ages 69 and older will be living in regions where peak temperatures routinely surpass 99.5 degrees F (37.5 degrees C), compared with just 14 per cent today. That means that as many as 250 million additional older adults will be exposed to dangerously high temperatures. Mapping the data shows that most of these older adults live in lower- and middle-income countries with insufficient services and limited access to electricity, cooling appliances and safe water. In historically cooler regions in the Global North, including North America and Europe, <keyword id="20707229" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rising-temperatures" source="keywords">rising temperatures</keyword> will be the main force driving older adults' heat exposure. In historically hotter regions in the Global South such as Asia, Africa and South America, population growth and increases in longevity mean that steeply rising numbers of older adults will be exposed to intensifying heat-related risks. Policymakers, communities, families and older residents themselves need to understand these risks and be prepared because of older adults' special vulnerabilities to heat. Extreme heat is especially harmful to older adults High temperatures are oppressive for everyone, but for older adults they can be deadly. Extreme heat worsens common age-related health conditions such as heart, lung and kidney disease and can cause delirium. Older people don't sweat as much as younger people, which makes it harder for their bodies to cool down when temperatures spike. These problems are intensified by common prescription medications, such as anticholinergics, which further reduce the capacity to sweat. Spending time outdoors in hot humid weather can cause dehydration, a problem worsened by the side effects of prescription medications such as diuretics and beta-blockers. Dehydration can make older adults weak and dizzy, increasing their risk of falls and injury. These threats are even worse in regions lacking access to safe and affordable drinking water. Poor air quality makes it difficult to breath, especially for those who already have lung problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. For older adults with physical health problems, temperatures as low as 80 F (26.7 C) can pose significant danger. And when humidity is as high as 90 per cent, even 78 F (25.6 C) can be hazardous to older adults. Nighttime heat is especially harmful for older adults whose homes lack air conditioning or who can't afford to run their air conditioners for long periods. The ideal temperature for older adults' restful sleep is between 68 and 77 F (20 and 25 C), and sleep quality diminishes as temperatures rise. A night of restless sleep can make an older adult more depressed and confused during their waking hours. Medications also can lose their effectiveness if stored in places much warmer than 77 F (25 C). Older adults also may suffer emotionally during stifling <keyword id="20472420" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="heat-waves" source="keywords">heat waves</keyword> Being stuck indoors when temperatures are unbearable can make older adults bored, depressed and isolated. People with cognitive impairments may underestimate the dangers of extreme heat or may not understand the heat advisories. Those who have physical mobility limitations or lack access to transportation can't easily travel to public cooling centers - if there is one nearby - or find relief in nearby "green and blue areas," such as parks and lakes. These threats are especially dire in low- and middle-income nations, where older adults are more likely to live in substandard housing and lack access to high-quality health care or ways to cool down in the heat. We talk about this as "systemic cooling poverty." What can be done? Policymakers can work to cut greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels in vehicles, power plants and factories, which drive global warming, and develop effective plans to protect older people from heat risk. Older adults and their caregivers also can take steps to adapt. But efforts to help need to be tailored to each region and population. Wealthy municipalities can increase public investments in early warning systems and ride services to cooling centers and hospitals. They can use geographic information systems to identify neighborhoods with high concentrations of older adults and expand power grids to manage increasing demand for air conditioning. In regions with substandard housing, limited access to clean water and few public supports such as cooling centers, much larger changes are necessary. Providing better health care, water and housing and reducing air pollution that can mitigate health problems during heat waves require significant changes and investments many countries struggle to afford. The World Health Organization and Pan American Health Organization warn that this decade will be critical for preparing communities to handle rising heat and the risk to aging populations. Across all regions, researchers, practitioners and policymakers could save lives by heeding their call. 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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Researchers found over 100 dolphins dead in a remote lake in Brazil's Amazon rainforest.</li><li>Triple-digit water temperatures and an ongoing drought likely caused the deaths, experts said.</li></ul>More than 100 dolphins are dead after several days of triple-digit water temperatures and an ongoing drought in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, researchers say.The news comes out of the Mamirauá Institute, a state-funded research organization. Their researchers identified the dolphins in the remote Lake Tefé, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/01/americas/amazon-river-dolphins-dead-temperatures-drought-intl-hnk/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a> reported. Researchers said they recorded water temperatures peaking at 102 degrees Fahrenheit, a record-high for the lake.The extreme temperature, coupled with drought conditions, likely caused the deaths, a spokesperson for the institute told CNN. While dolphins in a lake may sound strange, <a href="https://mamiraua.org/amazonian-aquatic-mammals">freshwater dolphins</a> — along with other aquatic mammals like manatees and giant otters — are found all over the Amazon rainforest. Over the last several weeks, Brazil's Amazon rainforest has descended into a <a href="https://apnews.com/article/brazil-amazon-environment-drought-201b4f16a12118f71f1966f453b1b9fb">severe drought.</a> Officials estimate the crisis could affect 500,000 people by the end of the year.The drought has been exacerbated by El Niño, which inhibits rain cloud formation, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/brazil-amazon-environment-drought-201b4f16a12118f71f1966f453b1b9fb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Associated Press</a> reported.Meanwhile, dolphins aren't the only marine life suffering as a result of extreme water temperatures. Off the coast of Florida, researchers found mass <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/florida-coral-is-dying-after-water-temperatures-exceed-100-degrees-2023-8">coral reef deaths</a> after water temperatures hit 101 degrees Fahrenheit in August.

Lake water in Brazil's Amazon rainforest hit record-high temperatures. Now, more than 100 dolphins are dead.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Florida is going through a record-breaking marine heat wave.</li><li>The New York Times reported that the water temperature has been so high that it feels like syrupy goo.</li></ul>South Florida's ocean has turned into a hot, syrupy goo that's inviting in sharks, local residents <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/19/us/florida-ocean-temperatures-swimmers.html">told the New York Times</a>.Ocean temperatures near the shore in South Florida reached a blistering 98 degrees Fahrenheit this week, shattering the previous record and well above the usual water temperature of 87 degree, the New York Times reported, citing data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The agency noted that we're in the middle of the Atlantic hurricane season, and that "developing tropical storms that pass into the region may strengthen as a result of these conditions."It's <a href="https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/swimmers-share-florida-beaches-sharks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">not rare</a> for Floridians to see sharks near the shore, especially as the weather gets warmer. But 51-year-old Eduardo Valades told the Times that as the water temperature in South Florida hits record highs, he's seen "one every three or four days."His wife, Jennifer, added that she had also seen six or seven manatees basking in the warm soupy water.Other beachgoers haven't even felt cold leaving the water this summer; on the contrary, one resident said "it feels like a jacuzzi," the Times reported.A <a href="https://www.noaa.gov/news/ongoing-marine-heat-waves-in-us-waters-explained" target="_blank" rel="noopener">marine heat wave</a> is a period of time in which the water temperature is warmer than 90% of previous observations for a specific time of the year, and a marine heat wave can last from weeks to years.NOAA said that oceans will absorb excess heat as climate change warms our planet and that extreme heat can prove "destructive and deadly for marine systems."Florida's marine heat wave comes as areas across the southern US and Europe are being hit with record-breaking heat. One Arizona medical center is seeing similar hospitalization levels to the pandemic, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/17/weather/southwest-us-arizona-record-heat/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to CNN</a>, and one man <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-dies-death-valley-national-park-possible-heat-related-incident-off-rcna95263" target="_blank" rel="noopener">died in Death Valley</a> as the temperature hit 121 degrees Fahrenheit.

Sharks are feeding at the shore in Florida as the ocean's temperature reaches record highs and the water feels like syrup

<ul class="summary-list"><li>New research suggests temperatures around 104 degrees can cause stress on our bodies.</li><li>A combination of high heat and high humidity known as "wet bulb" can be especially dangerous. </li></ul>If the warm weather season is testing your patience and sapping your energy this year, you aren't alone — temperatures are already climbing past 100 degrees in many areas this summer, and new research suggests it could be literally too hot to function.The human body struggles to manage the heat and must work harder to stay cool starting at temperatures of 104 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a small study from researchers from the University of Roehampton in England.The research team, building on a <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8374383/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previous study</a>, measured various health metrics of 13 adult volunteers who underwent an hour of rest under different temperature and humidity conditions, ranging from 82 degrees Fahrenheit up to 122 degrees. The team recorded core and skin temperatures of the volunteers, as well as their blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing rate.They found that participants' metabolic rate spiked at temps of 104 degrees, especially when that temperature was combined with high humidity.The findings suggest that the human body has to work significantly harder to keep cool between 104 to 122 degrees, according to the research presented July 4 to 7 at the 2023 annual conference of the <a href="https://www.sebiology.org/events/seb-centenary-conference-2023/abstracts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Society for Experimental Biology</a> in Edinburgh, Scotland. That's bad news as <a href="https://www.insider.com/summer-2023-heat-wave-tracker-temperature-records-2023-5">above-average temperatures</a> continue to be recorded worldwide, and are expected to worsen as the summer goes on. <h2>Heat advisories have swept across the US and beyond</h2>Temperatures have already hit well over the 104 degree mark this summer in the US. Last month, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/brutal-heat-wave-makes-texas-hottest-places-earth-rcna91584" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Texas experienced a deadly heat wave</a>, with some cities recording temps of more than 110 degrees. And the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/interactive/2023/heat-waves-map-us-tracker/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f005&amp;itid=lk_inline_manual_5&amp;itid=lk_inline_manual_6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington Post heat risk tracker</a> notes that more than 40 billion people have been exposed to dangerous levels of heat in recent days, warning of temperatures over 100 degrees in states like Arizona, Louisiana, and Florida This year has already broken records for excessive heat advisories, and above-average highs are expected to continue through the rest of the summer, according to meteorological organizations like the National Weather Service.<h2>Humidity and exercise can increase the risk of heat stress injury</h2>Heat isn't the only factor to worry about when it comes to summer safety. A high humidity combined with high temperature creates a phenomenon known as <a href="https://www.insider.com/us-wet-bulb-heat-can-kill-healthy-people-2021-7">"wet bulb" conditions, which can be deadly</a>.In most hot weather, we can cool our bodies down by sweating, venting away excess heat as moisture evaporates off the skin. But when the relative humidity exceeds 95%, and temps are 88 degrees or higher, there's too much existing moisture in the air for sweat to evaporate. As a result, heat stress can build up, which can worsen the risk of serious health issues like heat stroke. <a href="https://www.insider.com/wet-bulb-temperatures-spot-stages-of-heat-stroke-and-intervene-2022-7">Signs of heat stress</a> begin with dehydration, which can cause fatigue and cramping, and escalate to heat exhaustion, involving aches, nausea, and fever. <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/health/conditions-symptoms/heat-stroke">Heat stroke</a> can follow, and is a life-threatening medical emergency characterized by confusion, red, dry skin, trouble breathing, rapid heart rate, and eventual organ failure. <a href="https://www.insider.com/athlete-collapsed-heat-stroke-after-winning-crossfit-event-2022-8">Physical activity can worsen the risk of heat injury</a>, especially high-intensity exercise which cranks up your heart rate and body temperature even more. To protect yourself in hot weather, stay out of the sun as much as possible, drink plenty of water (and <a href="https://www.insider.com/33-year-old-hospitalized-run-heat-exhaustion-nausea-2022-8">enough electrolytes to prevent a dangerous imbalance</a>) and keep an eye out for early symptoms so you can cool down when necessary.

The temperature is too damn high and our bodies literally cannot, according to science

<ul class="summary-list"><li>American Airlines policy says planes can reach 90 degrees before it's too hot to board passengers.</li><li>Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines do not set a maximum temperature limit for boarding.</li></ul>Over the past few months, record-<a href="https://www.insider.com/delta-plane-stuck-on-tarmac-hours-child-bag-toilet-aisle-2023-8">high temperatures have caused chaos on commercial airliners</a> with people reportedly vomiting, passing out, and even being hospitalized due to extreme heat.Sports producer and life coach Lauren Moses took to <a href="https://twitter.com/Baller2Reporter/status/1682531357568692228?s=20">X</a> (formerly Twitter) in July after sitting on a hot American Airlines aircraft for two hours in the Texas heat before eventually deplaning. She later told the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/07/26/plane-cabin-extreme-heat-passengers/">Washington Post</a> that the temperature outside was 99 degrees during the tarmac delay, and her plane had "minimal AC" during the ordeal.According to an internal document reviewed by <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/05/sweltering-plane-cabins-are-travelers-newest-misery-00113720">Politico</a>, cabin temperatures on American can reach a sweltering 90 degrees Fahrenheit before the aircraft becomes too hot to board. This is more than JetBlue Airways' 85-degree limit — which recently changed from 80 degrees to cope with this summer's <a href="https://www.insider.com/summer-2023-heat-wave-tracker-temperature-records-2023-5">record-breaking heat wave</a> and minimize delays.American crewmembers are instructed to start cooling the plane once it hits 80 degrees, like closing window shades. And, the plane can still be boarded after it reaches 90 degrees in "extreme cases" but the "captain has the final authority," according to the internal document.American did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.While these carriers set a maximum cabin temperature limit for boarding, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines do not, the carriers told Politico.In July, Delta came under fire for keeping passengers on a plane for more than three hours in Las Vegas where temperatures reached well above 100 degrees. The airline acknowledged the "uncomfortable temperatures inside the cabin" and the Department of Transportation — which regulates passenger comfort — is <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/DOT-investigating-Delta-tarmac-delay-Las-Vegas">investigating</a> the event.Cooling an aircraft can be challenging because onboard air conditioning systems are not optimized for operations on the ground. During flight, aircraft cabins are cooled by mixing hot, pressurized "bleed air" from the engines with cold air from outside the plane — which can be down to -76 Fahrenheit at 37,000 feet, <a href="https://thepointsguy.com/guide/how-aircraft-are-designed-to-keep-you-comfortable-at-37000-feet/">The Points Guy</a> reported.During a tarmac delay, however, this system does not work and airlines must rely on their engines for air conditioning, according to the Post.The problem is that during lengthy delays, the engines burn more fuel, in turn adding costs. This prompts airlines to shut down the engines as a main cooling source and rely on their auxiliary power unit or other external equipment."We have several measures to keep our cabins comfortable on the ground and in the air, including pre-conditioning and using the APU connection for cooling prior to departure," United told Insider. "We also do some internal tracking to determine trends and adjust accordingly."A Delta spokesperson told Insider that it uses air carts to pump air through the cabin and further aid cooling.But these tactics are still sometimes not enough to counteract extreme outside temperatures. And the dozens of passengers onboard emitting body heat don't help."When you're on the ground and the doors are closed … you're basically the equivalent of the car sitting there in the parking lot with all the windows closed," Robert Thomas, an assistant professor of aeronautical science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, told the Post. "You're kind of baking in the sun."Currently, there are few laws to address hot planes. According to the <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/tarmac-delays">DOT</a>, airlines must provide "comfortable cabin temperatures" during tarmac delays, but does not define "comfortable."However, the agency has held airlines accountable in the past. For example, in 2018, it <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2018/10/05/allegiant-fined-225-k-dot-hot-planes-during-tarmac-delays/1534101002/">issued</a> a fine to Allegiant Air for its failure to regulate aircraft temperatures between 2016 and 2017."DOT takes seriously any reported incidents of extreme temperature conditions on passenger aircraft and will take action, consistent with its authorities, to ensure passengers are protected," agency spokesperson Ben Halle told Insider on Tuesday.Airline unions are also taking action. In 2018, the <a href="https://unitedafa.org/news/2018/5/29/ensuring-everyones-safety-with-cool-cabin-temperatures/">Association of Flight Attendants-CWA</a> petitioned the DOT to set hard guidelines that would tell airlines to keep their planes between 65 degrees and 75 degrees in flight or on the ground, with a strict maximum of 80 degrees."It's really absurd that we don't have these on the books already," Nelson said at the time. "These need to be standards just like any other safety regulation."

American Airlines reportedly allows cabin temperatures to reach as high as 90 degrees before it's too hot to board

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According to FADA President Manish Raj Singhania, the <keyword id="19948209" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="two-wheeler" source="keywords">two-wheeler</keyword> (2W), three-wheeler (3W), <keyword id="20163833" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="passenger-vehicle" source="keywords">passenger vehicle</keyword> (PV), tractor (Trac), and <keyword id="20032571" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="commercial-vehicle" source="keywords">commercial vehicle</keyword> (CV) segments witnessed growth. Singhania said, "In April 2024, the Indian <keyword id="21572646" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="auto-retail-sector" source="keywords">Auto Retail sector</keyword> achieved a robust 27 per cent YoY growth. The two-wheeler (2W), three-wheeler (3W), passenger vehicle (PV), tractor (Trac) and commercial vehicle (CV) segments grew by 33 per cent, 9 per cent, 16 per cent, 1 per cent, and 2 per cent, respectively. While some attribute this growth to the shift in Navratri to April instead of March last year, the overall increase was significant. Comparing combined March and April 2024 with the same period last year shows a 14 per cent YoY growth for the entire industry." Singhania attributed this growth partly to the shift in Navratri to April from March last year, but noted that the overall increase was significant. When comparing combined March and April 2024 with the same period last year, the industry recorded a 14 per cent YoY growth. In the two-wheeler segment, significant growth was driven by improved supply and increasing demand for 125cc models. Positive market sentiments, supported by stable fuel prices and a favorable monsoon outlook, contributed to this rise. New model launches also played a role in driving growth, despite some delays in supply. The passenger vehicle category experienced double-digit YoY growth, aided by enhanced model availability and positive market sentiments, particularly around festive events like Navratri and Gudi Padwa. Despite strong bookings and customer flow, challenges such as high competition, excess supply, and discounting posed hurdles for sustained growth. Additionally, the lack of new models in some portfolios impacted market traction. The commercial vehicle segment showed a modest 2 per cent YoY growth and a 0.6 per cent month-on-month (MoM) decline, indicating varied market conditions. Positive momentum was found in bulk and corporate deals, as well as school bus demand, although elections dampened sentiment, leading customers to delay expansion plans. Limited finance options and regional challenges, such as water scarcity, further impacted performance. Looking ahead to May 2024, several positive indicators are shaping the near-term outlook. Improved vehicle supply and strategic planning in the two-wheeler segment have led to rising customer bookings and better market sentiment. In the passenger vehicle segment, new model launches and favorable monsoon forecasts are expected to stimulate customer interest. Challenges remain, with election uncertainty affecting market sentiment and financial constraints posing growth hurdles. Extreme temperatures and overcapacity in the commercial vehicle segment could further slow growth. Despite these challenges, the auto industry remains cautiously optimistic, with market opportunities arising from rising customer interest in new models. Monitoring election-related uncertainty and financial constraints will be crucial for navigating the evolving market effectively. 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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Gerald Stratford, an internet-famous retiree who grows giant <keyword id="11939289" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="vegetables" source="Orion">vegetables</keyword>, got stranded in a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/heat-waves-are-dominating-summer-and-its-not-abnormal-anymore-2022-7">record heat wave</a>.</li><li>Stuck on a <keyword id="11897975" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="uk" source="Orion">UK</keyword> train platform for hours, the gardener developed symptoms of heat exhaustion.</li></ul>Gerald Stratford left his internet-famous garden of giant vegetables and ventured out beneath a blaring British sun on Tuesday morning. He didn't know that temperatures would reach an <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/uk-heat-all-time-record-europe-heatwave-2022-7">all-time high for the UK</a> in just a few short hours, sending him into a six-hour bout of sweat and nausea.<div type="image" title="Gerald Stratford holds large carrots in his garden wearing purple shirt with suspenders and hat" height="2000" width="1500" msid="93074263" hostid="261" sizebytes="544614"></div>Stratford made a name for himself by posting photos of his astonishingly large produce on his "Big Veg" <a href="https://twitter.com/geraldstratfor3">social media</a> accounts and by writing a <a href="https://www.bigveg.co.uk/my-book">book</a> of the same name. The 72-year-old retiree got stranded at an <keyword id="11911157" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="oxford" source="Orion">Oxford</keyword> train station on Tuesday, in the UK's most extreme <keyword id="11947988" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="heat-wave" source="Orion">heat wave</keyword> in centuries of record-keeping. Temperatures in Oxford reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) that afternoon. Stratford soon developed symptoms of <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatrelillness.html#exhaustion">heat exhaustion</a>."I started to feel as though I wasn't in control. And that's worrying," Stratford told Insider, speaking from his home, in front of a wall of his giant-vegetable photos.Two days after the incident, he was still feeling tired. "It was quite horrendous," he said.Heat-related illness can be <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/rising-temperatures-make-it-deadlier-to-cross-us-mexico-border-2022-6">dangerous</a>, especially for older people and those with high blood pressure. In the US, heat is the leading weather-related killer, causing <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/index.html">600</a> to <a href="https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/climate-change-indicators-heat-related-deaths#ref18">more than 1,300</a> deaths each year, according to statistical estimates. Spain and Portugal report that extremely high temperatures have killed <a href="https://www.axios.com/2022/07/18/heat-wave-europe-death-toll">more than 2,000 people</a> in the last two weeks.As <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/heat-waves-are-dominating-summer-and-its-not-abnormal-anymore-2022-7">heat waves grow more frequent, severe, long-lasting, and widespread</a> due to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/cost-effective-climate-solutions-to-implement-right-now-2022-4">climate change</a>, human lives are at stake. Scientists and public-health experts say that local governments should revisit their messaging around extreme heat, clearly communicate the risks to residents, implement policies to protect outdoor workers, and revamp infrastructure like railways to withstand higher temperatures.Stratford's harrowing day in a train station without air conditioning, packed with people whose <keyword id="11921528" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="trains" source="Orion">trains</keyword> had been canceled, with his body temperature steadily rising, shows what happens when our systems are unprepared for heat.<h2>Stratford's trip out of town went off the rails immediately</h2>Stratford had seen warnings about Tuesday's temperatures on TV."The <keyword id="11893589" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="news" source="Orion">news</keyword> person was advising people to stay in: 'Do not go out. Only go out if you have to.' And there was me, going out," he said, laughing.But he was speaking at a vegetable and flower show in Cheshire the next day, a four-hour train ride away. So he packed a wheeled overnight bag and called a taxi to the station.<div type="image" title="Gerald Stratford holds large onion in front of tomato plants wearing plaid button down with blue shirt and glasses" height="1500" width="2000" msid="93074265" hostid="261" sizebytes="400552"></div>Immediately, things were off."I found it strange that all the trains were restricted to 20 mph because of the heat on the trains. So eventually when I got to Oxford, my train I had to catch was already gone," he said.The next train to Cheshire was coming in another hour. So he sat on the crowded platform and waited as it got hotter and hotter. Two hours went by.He watched as arguments broke out. A couple people around him fell ill while he sat and waited. Paramedics came to help a person in a wheelchair.Stratford wasn't moving, but the air was so thick and hot that his internal temperature was probably rising. He was sweating profusely — one of the first symptoms of heat exhaustion. A young man next to him occasionally asked: "Are you OK? Do you feel alright, mate?"<h2>'I just felt for the first time that this country let me down'</h2>A train arrived, and a station worker told Stratford to get on board. He might have better luck getting to Cheshire by going to Birmingham first."I'm thinking of my health now. I'm thinking I've got to be careful," Stratford said.So he didn't get on the train. Soon, an announcement came through the loudspeakers that all trains to Cheshire were indefinitely on hold. It was about 3 p.m., and he was beginning to feel nauseated. Sweat was dripping into his eyes, which were feeling sore. He had a pins-and-needles sensation along his arms."I had dressed accordingly, but you know when you start sweating everything sticks to you," he said."I've never fainted before, but nobody knows what your reaction will be, and I thought: 'If I keel over, with my belongings and everything, will it get stolen?'"Stratford asked the young man to watch his things while he went to the bathroom. There were two things on his mind: his partner Elizabeth, and his vegetable garden at home.<div type="image" title="Gerald Stratford sitting in front of large leafy vegetable" height="2000" width="1500" msid="93074269" hostid="261" sizebytes="406804"></div>Stratford called a taxi to take him back to them — an $84 (£70) ride. But first, he had to climb up a set of stairs and walk a distance, which was difficult in the stifling heat."I just felt for the first time that this country let me down," he said.Five hours after he'd left the house, he arrived home and plopped into an armchair in front of a fan. His partner, Elizabeth, brought him cold water and tea. He sat there doing nothing for the entire evening, but the nausea and sweats didn't go away until around 10 p.m."Thank God I got home in one piece, but it took me 24 hours to get over it," Stratford said.He felt he had let down the Royal Horticultural Association, which had to cancel his talk at the garden show.But, he said, "nothing is more important than your health."

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