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  Rahul Gandhi pours water over his head at Rudrapur rally, says 'garmi hai kaafi' | WATCH

  Uttar Pradesh | May 28, 2024 22:15 IST

  Hot winds compounded people's misery due to the blazing sun in the northern region of the country, leading to very high temperatures, especially in Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states.

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  Noida Traffic police installs green nets to protect commuters from extreme heat

  Uttar Pradesh | May 28, 2024 17:18 IST

  Under the novel initiative, green nets are to be installed where the number of two-wheeler commuters are more and they have to stay put at the traffic light for a longer period of time.

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  Pakistan reels under sweltering temperatures of 52 degrees, residents suffer power outages | VIDEO

  World | May 28, 2024 13:16 IST

  The town of Mohenjo Daro in Pakistan's southern province of Sindh reached 52.2 degrees Celsius, close to Pakistan's all-time high of 54 degrees. People in Karachi and other cities have staged protests due to continuous power cuts, prompting the PM to address the situation.

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  Longer, intense heatwaves linked with rise in premature births: Study

  Health | May 28, 2024 8:53 IST

  Study links heat waves to rise in premature births, with stronger impact on younger, minority mothers. Research suggests temperature increases may disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.

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  Higher number of heatwave days likely in June, expect relief after 3 days, says IMD

  India | May 28, 2024 17:19 IST

  After weeks of facing severe heatwaves, the Indian Meteorological Department has announced that Northwest and Central India are expected to get relief from May 30 due to western disturbances.

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  What is Nautapa? Know the start date of 9 days of severe heat and precautions to take

  Lifestyle | May 24, 2024 13:39 IST

  Nautapa is starting from the end of May. So get ready to face extreme heat. The 9 days of Nautapa are considered to be the hottest days in the year. To stay healthy and avoid heat during these days, take care of these things.

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  Risk of 'eye stroke' is increasing due to scorching heat, learn how to improve your eyesight

  Health | May 24, 2024 12:30 IST

  Heat waves are also affecting your eyes. The risk of eye stroke is increasing among people due to extreme heat. Know how to take care of your eyes and what are the symptoms of eye stroke.

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  Studies link stroke with extreme temperatures, night-time heat

  Health | May 23, 2024 17:03 IST

  Harvard research links extreme temperatures to stroke deaths, with higher risk in low-income nations. The study analyzed millions of stroke deaths across 25 countries. Night-time heat also raises stroke risk, especially for elderly and women, according to a separate European study.

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  Want to stay away from dehydration? Follow these Ayurvedic remedies to keep your body cool

  Health | May 23, 2024 15:34 IST

  External heat causes sweating, but increasing heat inside the body can worsen your health. Therefore, it is important to cool the body internally. To maintain the temperature inside the body, you must adopt these measures.

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  Heatwave conditions continue in northwest India, temperatures set to rise further, says IMD

  India | May 22, 2024 23:43 IST

  Experts say outdoor workers, the elderly, and children are at higher risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke as temperatures are set to rise further in the coming days.

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  Delhi's power demand hits record high of 8000 MW amid severe heatwave

  Delhi | May 22, 2024 17:55 IST

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast ongoing heatwave conditions with severe levels in some areas, issuing a red alert for the next four days. Maximum temperatures are expected to range from 44 to 47 degrees Celsius.

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  Delhi Heatwave: 5 important dos and don'ts to follow during scorching summers

  Health | May 21, 2024 19:25 IST

  Learn the 5 crucial dos and don'ts to stay safe and healthy during Delhi's scorching summer heatwave. Protect yourself with these essential tips for extreme temperatures.

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  Delhi Heatwave: Rash to Cramps, 5 ways to deal with common heat illnesses

  Health | May 21, 2024 19:25 IST

  Know the 5 most common heat illnesses during Delhi's heatwave and learn effective ways to prevent and treat them. Stay informed and stay safe in extreme heat conditions.

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  Hot weather leads to rise in diarrhoea cases, learn how to stay safe

  Health | May 20, 2024 14:39 IST

  India is currently experiencing extremely high temperatures, setting new records every day. During this time, dehydration and diarrhoea are common issues, particularly affecting children under five and the elderly.

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  Haryana Education Dept issues notice to DCs for closure of schools amid heatwaves

  Education | May 19, 2024 20:13 IST

  Haryana Education Department notice comes after the Indian Meteorological Department on Sunday said that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi and Rajasthan.

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  Heatwave: IMD issues red alert across North India, Kanpur and Barmer sizzle at 46.9 degrees

  India | May 19, 2024 13:06 IST

  Heatwave: The weather department issued red and orange alerts in over 16 districts of Rajasthan for Sunday (May 19) and Monday (May 20).

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  Rajasthan to get relief from severe heatwave in next 24 hours, dust storms expected to bring respite

  Rajasthan | May 10, 2024 21:59 IST

  The scorching heatwave persisted in several areas of Rajasthan, notably Bikaner and Jodhpur, with Bikaner recording a high of 45.5 degrees Celsius. However, a new weather system brought changes, with Jaipur experiencing strong winds and clouds in the afternoon.

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  April 2024 warmest ever on record as temperature continues to soar globally: European climate agency

  World | May 08, 2024 8:39 IST

  According to climate scientists, countries need to limit the global average temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial period to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Earth's global surface temperature has already increased by around 1.15 degrees Celsius.

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  Heatwave in India: How much heat can our body withstand? Know details

  Health | May 07, 2024 17:56 IST

  There is a limit to which a human being can tolerate heat or cold. Our body can withstand heat only to a certain extent. If the temperature is higher than the maximum, problems start occurring. Let us know how much heat the human body can tolerate.

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  How heatwave will affect the telecom players in India?

  Technology | May 07, 2024 16:28 IST

  Weather is taking a toll on everyone including the telecom operators. It has been reported that telecom service providers like Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL are going to face some major challenges this summer due to heatwaves which might impact their finances and their services across the country.