Heatwave alert: How to protect yourself from heat exposure?
May 23, 2023, 04:19 PM ISTHeatwaves are becoming a common occurrence that can seriously harm people’s health. Know the life-saving tips to prevent the heatwave and avoid heatstrokes.
Heatwaves are becoming a common occurrence that can seriously harm people’s health. Know the life-saving tips to prevent the heatwave and avoid heatstrokes.
Heat rashes are a common skin disease during the summer. It is caused by the hot climate, excess sweat, and tight clothes. Here are five ayurvedic remedies to heal heat rashes.
As temperatures rise and the sun beats down, it's essential to keep your skin cool and hydrated. Using a cooling face mask can be an excellent way to soothe your skin and alleviate any discomfort caused by the heatwave.
The report states that extreme weather events caused damage worth USD 253 billion in 2021, particularly burdening people in low human development index (HDI) countries in which almost none of the losses were insured.
Officials have warned of wildfires across the western Mediterranean region as high temperatures and a long dry spell made for combustible conditions.
The mercury leaped to 46 degrees Celsius at Sports Complex, making it the warmest place in the capital.
During summers, pets need extra care as the warm temperatures are not suitable for your furry friends. If you are a pet parent, you need to make sure that they are well fed and hydrated so that heat does not have a negative effect on their health.
The team, led by researchers of the Ruhr-Universitat Bochum (RUB), analysed how long the variants remain infectious on surfaces made of steel, silver, copper and on face masks and how they can be rendered harmless by means of soap, heat or alcohol.
Australia's south-east region is slated to face "extreme heatwave" conditions, which is said to also elevate the already heightened fire risks, the weather department said. The "very hot pool of air" that built up over Australia last week, smashing records for the nation's hottest ever days, has merely re-circulated, creating "two separate rounds of extreme heat", The Sydney Morning Herald reported citing Blair Trewin, senior climatologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, as saying on Wednesday.
Many parts of northern and eastern India received rains on Saturday as monsoon covered most of the country, bringing respite from the sweltering heat.
According to reports, the passengers travelling on the Kerala Express train on Monday evening complained of uneasiness and by the time the train reached Jhansi, they had expired.
As several hospitals in Delhi witness a surge of patients with heat-related ailments amid a scorching summer, doctors Monday said the situation so far is "not alarming" and adequate arrangements are in place.
Downpour began in parts of the national capital in the evening after dust-laden winds swept the city, even as the maximum temperature settled at notch above normal.
Microwaves emit 7.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year in the EU, which is equivalent to the annual emissions of 6.8 million cars.
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has captured a new image of Pandora's Cluster, or Abell 2744, which will allow astronomers to study the distant universe. The Pandora’s Cluster is a giant galaxy cluster resulting from the
Scientists have discovered a new light-weight, conductive material which can convert body heat into electricity, and lead to T-shirts or arm bands that generate power for wearable electronics.
United Nations: If the temperatures around the world in the first six months are any example to go by, we already know that this year is hottest in our lifetime. These six months have
New Delhi: While examining the seasonal patterns of Mars, NASA revealed stunning pictures of a seasonal dust storm pattern on the surface of Red Planet. After decades of research NASA scientists discovered three distinct regional
Mumbai: You may feel hot in the summer, but it's a good idea to put on a pair of socks to maintain hygiene, says an expert.Anusha Jain, designer, Bonjour, a multinational socks brand, has shared
New Delhi: Does the scorching sun make your house warmer? Use blackout window dressings, and close windows and window coverings in the morning before the day heats up to keep your house cool in summer,
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