Page 3 - Heat Wave

Death toll from Pacific Northwest heat wave expected to keep rising

The dangerous heat began June 25 and only began to subside in some areas on Tuesday.

Hundreds believed dead in heat wave in Canada despite efforts to help

Many of the dead were found alone, in homes without air conditioning or fans. Some were elderly one as old as 97. The body of an immigrant farm labourer was found in an Oregon nursery

California firefighters battle three large wildfires in high heat

Hundreds of firefighters worked in high heat to beat back three large wildfires in forests of far Northern California, where the flames destroyed several homes and forced some communities to evacuate

Expect severe heat wave in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan for next 1 week: IMD

On Thursday, the maximum temperature will hover around 42 degrees Celsius in Delhi, the IMD said.

Canada sees record 49.5 degrees, scores dead in gruelling heat wave

Coroners are now gathering information to determine the cause and manner of deaths and whether heat played a role

Unprecedented Northwest heat wave builds, breaking all-time records

Intense. Prolonged. Record-breaking. Unprecedented. Abnormal. Dangerous. That's how the National Weather Service described the historic heat wave hitting the Pacific Northwest.

No heat wave conditions likely in next five days, says met department

On Friday, the highest maximum temperature of 44.2-degree Celsius was reported in Ganganagar in west Rajasthan.

Climate change behind one in three heat-related deaths globally: Study

Human-induced global warming is responsible for over a third of all deaths in which heat played a role in the last three decades, according to a study. The research, published on Monday in the journal Nature Climate Change, used data from 732 locations in 43 countries, showing for the first time the actual contribution of human-made climate change in increasing mortality risks due to heat. The researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), UK, and the University of Bern in Switzerland found that 37 per cent of all heat-related deaths in the recent summer periods were attributable to the warming of the planet due to human-caused activities. This percentage of heat-related deaths attributed to human-induced climate change was highest in Central and South America -- up to 76 per cent in Ecuador or Colombia, for example -- and South-East Asia, between 48 per cent and 61 per cent. The findings are further evidence of the need to adopt strong mitigation ...

Intense heat in parts of Rajasthan, no relief for next 2 days: MeT dept

Blistering heat affected normal life in parts of Rajasthan where Ganganagar was recorded as the hottest place with a maximum of 46.3 degrees Celsius, the MeT Department said on Saturday.

Heat wave unlikely in Delhi for another week: India Meteorological Dept

The maximum temperature crossed the 40 degrees Celsius-mark in parts of Delhi on Monday, but a heat wave is "unlikely" for another week, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said

Delhi reels under scorching heat wave, highest temp in March since 1945

Delhi reeled under a 'severe heatwave' on the day of Holi, as the maximum temperature shot up to 40.1 degrees Celsius

Heat wave likely to recede in Central India from May 29 onwards: IMD

The IMD predicted that maximum temepratures in North India likely to recede from May 28

Heatwaves: Following 6th hottest year since 1901, warnings issued for 2019

With heatwave conditions affecting regions across India, 6,167 heat-related deaths were reported between 2010 and 2018

Heat waves threaten city dwellers, especially minorities and the poor

About 60% of the world's city dwellers experienced warming twice as great as the rest of the world

India may face deadly heat wave within decades, says study

Temperature rise to affect northern India, Bangladesh, southern Pakistan the most

Heat wave hits life at many places, Sriganganagar sizzles at 46 degrees

This, even as the IMD has forecast thunderstorm in eastern parts of the country

Met dept pulls out all stops to combat heat wave, Maha sizzles at 46°C

With maximum temperatures in many parts of the country already nearing 40 degrees Celsius, and a worsening drought condition in southern states, various central agencies have got together on a plan.India Meteorological Department (IMD), the National Disaster Management Authority and partner associations like the Red Cross and Medical Council of India (MCI) have devised a procedure for vulnerable states and district administrations.For the highly vulnerable 40-50 districts, the action plan includes changes in school timings, lowering the exposure levels of people who work in the open, and for hospitals in these areas to shift the maternity and child care wards to lower floors, as children and pregnant women are most susceptible to heat stroke. The highly vulnerable districts are in Vidarbha, Telangana, north interior Karnataka, Marathwada, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Rayalaseema. As many as 11 states have already developed their own heat action plan and are said to be .

Heat wave grips several states; Maharashtra's Bhira hottest at 46.5 degrees

In UP, maximum temperature crossed 40 degree Celsius in Varanasi, Allahabad, Hamirpur and Agra

Mercury soars in Uttar Pradesh, Banda hottest at 46.2 degrees Celsius

Met office has predicted rain and thunder showers at a few isolated places in the state

Drop in mercury, thunderstorms likely in several parts: IMD

According to IMD, maximum temperatures are likely to fall by 2-3 degrees celsius over northwest and central India in next 48 hours