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Hace 1 día · What is a heat dome? Mexico, Central America and US swelter in extreme temperatures ... In Europe 75 per cent of the population lives in urban areas, making heatwave mitigation a pressing concern.
India Heatwave News live: A fine of ₹ 5000 will be imposed on Gurgaon residents if they are found washing their vehicles or courtyards with potable water between 5am and 9 am. The decision has ...
Hace 1 día · Power consumption spike leads to water and electricity shortages. A prolonged heatwave continues to disrupt normal life in parts of northern India. On Thursday, temperatures soared past 45°C in many states, reaching 48.8°C in Barmer city, Rajasthan. The Indian Meteorological Department predicts the heatwave will persist until Wednesday.
Hace 20 horas · Jaipur: Large parts of India sweltered under a heat wave for the seventh day on the trot on Thursday, with the mercury soaring to 48.8 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan's Barmer, the highest ...
Hace 20 horas · A severe heatwave with temperatures as high as 49°C in Rajasthan has affected northwest and central India, straining power grids and depleting water bodies. The heat poses health risks, disrupts elections, jeopardizes productivity, and impacts the economy, especially for vulnerable populations and outdoor workers.
Hace 1 día · First, it stands to reason that people’s productivity suffers in a heatwave. High night temperatures are considered dangerous because the body doesn’t get a chance to cool down. Increasing nighttime heat is more common in cities because of the urban heat island effect, in which metro areas are significantly hotter than their surroundings.
Hace 1 día · Follow. India has reported as many as 60 heat-related deaths and over 16,000 cases of heatstroke since March 1, as scorching temperatures affect vast regions of the country. The intense heatwave has led to a surge in heat-related illnesses, with the latest two suspected deaths reported in Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan's Kota on May 22.
