Heat Waves In 2024
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Southwest Pacific Hit By Unprecedented Marine Heat Waves In 2024: United Nations
Unprecedented heat waves in the Southwest Pacific affected more than 10% of the global ocean surface in 2024, damaging coral reefs and putting the region's last remaining tropical glacier at risk of extinction, the UN's weather body said on Thursday.
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Scientists Warn of Alarming Rise in Marine Heat Waves and Its Impact on Oceans
Reports indicate a sharp rise in marine heat waves, with 2023–2024 experiencing a 240% increase compared to past years. Scientists warn of devastating effects on marine life, including mass die-offs, coral reef degradation, and increased storm intensity. Coastal communities are at risk as extreme weather events linked to warming oceans become mor...
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India Aim To Take Advantage Of UAE's 'Heat Wave' In Women's T20 World Cup
Weariness of the UAE pitches and the conditions are likely to play into favour of India's spin-heavy squad.
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Delhi Firefighters Overloaded By Rising Fire Cases Amid Scorching Heatwave
Indervir Singh has worked for the Delhi Fire Services for 32 years but he can't recall responding to as many fires as this summer.
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India Reports Over 40,000 Suspected Heatstroke Cases This Summer
India heatwave death toll: India recorded more than 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases this summer as a prolonged heatwave killed more than 100 people across the country.
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North India Bakes Under Relentless Heatwave, Temperatures Exceed 40 Degrees
Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 47.1 degrees C.
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Poll Body Increases Polling Time In Telangana In View Of Heat Wave
The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday increased the polling time for the Lok Sabha elections in Telangana by an hour in view of heat wave conditions prevailing in the state.
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Northern Plains, Central India To Have Several Heat Wave Days In May: Forecast
Above normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country in May and a significantly high number of heat wave days expected over the northern plains, central region, and adjoining areas of peninsular India.
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Video: UP School Converts Classroom Into Swimming Pool As Temperature Soars
With temperatures touching 40 degrees Celsius, a school in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj has converted a classroom into a swimming pool for students to battle scorching temperature heat.
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Odisha Announces Summer Vacation For Schools As Mercury Soars To 44.6 Degree Celsius
Odisha school summer vacations: All schools, including those run by government, government-aided and private, will remain closed from April 25.
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Jharkhand: Extended Timings, Medical Teams To Help Voters Deal With Heat On Poll Days
The elections will be conducted in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with Jharkhand's voting taking place on May 13, 20, 25, and June 1 for its 14 seats.
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Expect More Mangoes This Year, Despite Heat Waves: Senior Agri Official
India's overall mango production may increase by about 14 per cent to 24 million tonnes this year, ICAR-Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture Director T Damodaran said today.
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Southwest Pacific Hit By Unprecedented Marine Heat Waves In 2024: United Nations
Unprecedented heat waves in the Southwest Pacific affected more than 10% of the global ocean surface in 2024, damaging coral reefs and putting the region's last remaining tropical glacier at risk of extinction, the UN's weather body said on Thursday.
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Scientists Warn of Alarming Rise in Marine Heat Waves and Its Impact on Oceans
Reports indicate a sharp rise in marine heat waves, with 2023–2024 experiencing a 240% increase compared to past years. Scientists warn of devastating effects on marine life, including mass die-offs, coral reef degradation, and increased storm intensity. Coastal communities are at risk as extreme weather events linked to warming oceans become mor...
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India Aim To Take Advantage Of UAE's 'Heat Wave' In Women's T20 World Cup
Weariness of the UAE pitches and the conditions are likely to play into favour of India's spin-heavy squad.
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Delhi Firefighters Overloaded By Rising Fire Cases Amid Scorching Heatwave
Indervir Singh has worked for the Delhi Fire Services for 32 years but he can't recall responding to as many fires as this summer.
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India Reports Over 40,000 Suspected Heatstroke Cases This Summer
India heatwave death toll: India recorded more than 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases this summer as a prolonged heatwave killed more than 100 people across the country.
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North India Bakes Under Relentless Heatwave, Temperatures Exceed 40 Degrees
Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 47.1 degrees C.
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Poll Body Increases Polling Time In Telangana In View Of Heat Wave
The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday increased the polling time for the Lok Sabha elections in Telangana by an hour in view of heat wave conditions prevailing in the state.
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Northern Plains, Central India To Have Several Heat Wave Days In May: Forecast
Above normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country in May and a significantly high number of heat wave days expected over the northern plains, central region, and adjoining areas of peninsular India.
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Video: UP School Converts Classroom Into Swimming Pool As Temperature Soars
With temperatures touching 40 degrees Celsius, a school in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj has converted a classroom into a swimming pool for students to battle scorching temperature heat.
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Odisha Announces Summer Vacation For Schools As Mercury Soars To 44.6 Degree Celsius
Odisha school summer vacations: All schools, including those run by government, government-aided and private, will remain closed from April 25.
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Jharkhand: Extended Timings, Medical Teams To Help Voters Deal With Heat On Poll Days
The elections will be conducted in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with Jharkhand's voting taking place on May 13, 20, 25, and June 1 for its 14 seats.
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Expect More Mangoes This Year, Despite Heat Waves: Senior Agri Official
India's overall mango production may increase by about 14 per cent to 24 million tonnes this year, ICAR-Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture Director T Damodaran said today.
