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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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10 essential superfoods to combat India's rising temperatures

10 essential superfoods to combat India's rising temperatures

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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…

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Mumbai, Chennai to lose 10% and 7% of their land to rising sea levels in just 15 years, says study

By 2040, more than 10% of the land in Mumbai, Yanam, and Thoothukudi, 5%-10% in Panaji and Chennai,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Wetlands in the icy Arctic have begun releasing 9% more planet-warming methane in the past two decades: study

While headlines may remain fixated on carbon dioxide, there is another accomplice aiding the gas in…

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Delhi's peak power demand grew 3.8x on hot and humid days in last 12 months: Report

The wet-bulb temperature (WBT) is the lowest temperature to which a person or object can be cool…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Antarctica's sea ice is decreasing, but that seems to also be increasing snowfall over the continent!

Antarctica's ice sheet, like Greenland, comprises a massive reservoir of freshwater. The primary so…

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Global warming is rocking the world harder — literally!

A new study has found that climate-induced changes have been affecting the behaviour of ocean waves…

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Temperature's Toll: Hospitals see a surge in drug and alcohol abuse-related visits on hotter nights, study reveals

Research has established a direct correlation between elevated temperatures and a surge in hospital…

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Global GDP to face a 19% decline by 2050 due to climate change, study projects

Although the detrimental effects of climate change on economies have been acknowledged, quantifying…

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One of the world's top airlines will stop serving economy passengers in-flight instant noodles over fears of burns due to rising turbulence

Korean Air passengers will now be offered a range of snacks like corn dogs and sandwiches, the airl…

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