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Italy and Balkans endure heatwave, U.S. also faces soaring temperatures

June 29, 2026 admin

Italy and the Balkans felt the impact on Monday (June 29, 2026) of a record-breaking heatwave that has caused hundreds of excess deaths and ‌disrupted daily life across the continent for more than a week, with growing concerns over the spread of wildfires. Across the Atlantic, the National Weather Service warned of “dangerous heat with…

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Heatwave warning in 13 Telangana districts on June 19

June 18, 2026 admin

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning in 13 Telangana districts for Friday, June 19 | Photo Credit: India Meteorological Department The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning in 13 Telangana districts for Friday, June 19. According to IMDs latest bulletin, heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail at…

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Tamil Nadu issues SOP for cool roof as pilot projects record drop in indoor temperatures

June 6, 2026 admin

The SOP says that roofs are among the largest contributors to indoor heat gain in hot and humid regions and that reflective coatings can significantly improve thermal comfort while reducing dependence on air-conditioning and other mechanical cooling systems. Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto After pilot projects in a city government school…

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‘Cooling Zones’ offer weary commuters a breather

May 28, 2026 admin

‘Cooling Zones’ offer weary commuters a breather Source link

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IMD issues orange alert in nine Telangana districts today

May 28, 2026 admin

According to the India Meteorological Department, Hyderabad and its surrounding areas for the next 24 hours will see a generally cloudy sky. | Photo Credit: India Meteorological Department The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning in nine Telangana districts for Thursday (May 28). According to the IMD’s latest bulletin, heatwave conditions are…

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2.6 lakh aided by heat relief units in 20 days

May 25, 2026 admin

Seeking shade: Delhi recorded the season’s highest minimum temperature of 32.4° Celsius on Monday. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR The Delhi government’s Mobile Heat Relief Units, launched on May 6, have provided assistance to nearly 2.65 lakh people, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) stated on Monday, adding that ‘Cooling Zones’ have been set up…

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Telangana reels under rising heat as six districts record temperatures above 45℃

May 17, 2026 admin

A man shields a child with an umbrella from the scorching heat during an afternoon heatwave, at Charminar, in Hyderabad, Telangana. File | Photo Credit: PTI Temperatures continued to soar across Telangana on Saturday, May 16, with six districts recording maximum temperatures above 45℃, according to data released by the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS)….

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When art wilts under the sun

February 28, 2026 admin

During the Tamil months of Chithirai and Vaikasi (April to June), temple festivals gather momentum across Tamil Nadu. On festival days, village squares and temple grounds slowly fill up even as the sun beats down mercilessly through the afternoon. By evening, performances of song, dance, drama, and ritual begin; people drop in, stay awhile, applaud, and move…

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Science for all what is the connection between extreme heat and increased sugar consumption

October 22, 2025 admin

Image used for representation | Photo Credit: V Raju (This article forms a part of the Science for All newsletter that takes the jargon out of science and puts the fun in! Subscribe now!) Ice creams and carbonated drinks aren’t just innocent treats anymore. There is now quantifiable scientific research warning about people using them…

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2024 On Track To Be Hottest Year Ever Recorded: UN Agency

November 11, 2024 admin

Baku: The year 2024 is on course to become the hottest year ever recorded, with global temperatures reaching unprecedented levels, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned. According to a report released on the opening day of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) here, the January-September global mean surface temperature was 1.54 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial…

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