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Millions of dead fish wash up amid heat wave in Australia

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Cabinet Secretary convenes meeting for summer preparedness

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Marine heatwaves are sweeping the seafloor around North America

Highway Mirage effect seen near Vikroli signal on Eastern Express Highway. File

At 39.4°C, Mumbai records highest temperature in country for second time in March: IMD

Even with ‘moderate emissions’, India’s heat is set to get worse

Steps being taken to enforce ban on banners, says Puducherry Collector in-charge

A woman and child cool off in the ocean sparkling in the sunlight in Fort Kochi. File

Heatwaves likely from March to May: IMD forecast

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Health Ministry asks States, UTs to ensure health facilities update information on heat-related illnesses, deaths on portal

A traffic policeman drinks water to quench his thirst during a heat wave, at the Delhi-Gurugram expressway, May 15, 2022.

Explained | IMD is already sensing heat waves. What are they and why do they happen?

Raghu Murtugudde

Global warming melts sea ice, which leads to further warming because water absorbs more heat than ice, creating what scientists call a “climate feedback loop.”

'Feedback loops' worsening climate crisis: Report

The Paso Lucero bridge is pictured as the Corriente river below is seen affected by a prolonged drought, in Corrientes, Argentina February 13, 2023.

Climate change-linked heat worsened Argentina drought impact, scientists say

Suffering under the worst heat wave in more than six decades, Argentina has issued health warnings to nine southern and central provinces, the National Meteorological Service, said Saturday.

Argentina issues health warnings amid record heat

Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a heatwave trend, says IMD Director General

V. Kamalakara Rao

A.P. experiences second highest number of ‘heatwave days’ of the decade in country

Posters reveal the increasing number of hot days in places over the years, one of the indicators of climate change

Chennai-based organisation invokes actors, celebrities to bring attention to climate change issues

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A family seen carry twigs in Churu District under hot weather conditions. Image for representation.

Extreme weather events to rise manifold in India due to climate change: IIT-G study

About 30% of the global population is exposed to potentially deadly heat stress each year. Image for Representation.

8 billion people: Four ways climate change and population growth combine to threaten public health, with global consequences

The Ganga flows for around 2,500 kilometres (1,550 miles) across India. Image for Representation.

India at 75: Melting glaciers, heatwaves and climate crisis

This past month will have been Spain’s warmest October for fully a century. Image for Representation.

Growing concern over unseasonal warm spell in Europe

During 2021-22, extreme weather conditions such as floods, wildfires, drought and heatwaves have affected almost every continent in the world. (Image used for representation only)

Heat-linked deaths increased by 68% in populations above 65 years: Lancet report

The plea in Supreme Court said replacing party symbols with details of the candidates will help electors vote and support intelligent, diligent and honest candidates.

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Poorer countries have lost about 6.7 percent of their annual per capita GDPs. Image for Representation.

Heat waves cost poor countries the most, exacerbating inequality