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India Reports Over 40,000 Suspected Heatstroke Cases This Summer

June 20, 2024 admin

Authorities say Indian cities have become “heat traps” due to unbalanced growth. New Delhi/Guwahati: India recorded more than 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases this summer as a prolonged heatwave killed more than 100 people across the country, while parts of its northeast grappled with floods from heavy rain, authorities said. Billions across Asia are grappling with…

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10 People Die Of Suspected Heatstroke In Odisha’s Rourkela

May 30, 2024 admin

Ten people died of suspected heatstroke in Odisha’s Rourkela city on Thursday. (Representational) Rourkela: Ten people died of suspected heatstroke in Odisha’s Rourkela city on Thursday, as the mercury shot up in most parts of the eastern state, officials said. The director-in-charge (DIC) of Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH), Dr Sudharani Pradhan, said the deaths occurred…

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The Impact Of Scorching Heat On Human Body

May 30, 2024 admin

Taking precautions can help mitigate the dangers of extreme heat. Delhi and many parts of north India are grappling with a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching a scorching 50 degrees Celsius in the city on Wednesday. This record-breaking measurement comes just a day after the city surpassed its previous high of 49.9 degrees Celsius. The…

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Analysing labour on a warming planet

May 1, 2024 admin

The story so far: The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) latest report, ‘Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate’, is an urgent call to ensure the future of labour is climate proofed and to address the constantly evolving work environment as the planet warms. The UN body states that well over a third…

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