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  Extreme heat era set to begin? UN warns the coming five years will rewrite heat records globally

  World | May 28, 2026 11:10 IST

  A new UN climate assessment warns that Earth is poised for repeated temperature spikes above the 1.5°C threshold in the next five years, with 2027 likely to become the hottest year ever.

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  Bihar reels under severe heatwave, temp soars over 40 degrees at 12 places in state | Check list

  Bihar | June 11, 2025 20:54 IST

  The MeT department said that the scorching conditions will continue in several parts of the state over the next few days. Authorities have urged the public to remain hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, and take necessary precautions to beat the heat.

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  Doctor reveals how rising temperature affects mental health, know side effects

  Health | June 04, 2025 16:50 IST

  Rising temperatures taking a toll on mental health? Learn how heatwaves impact your mind and body. Know the side effects and expert tips to cope with heat-related stress and anxiety.

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  Temperature rising: 2024 becomes Earth's hottest year, surpasses 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels

  World | January 11, 2025 18:14 IST

  The year 2024 has been adjudged the warmest in the history of Earth as it becomes the first calendar year to exceed 1.5 C above its pre-industrial levels. This comes in the backdrop of wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, California.

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  'My AC temperature is set at this level': Indians react to UK's 26-degree 'heatwave'

  Trending | June 18, 2024 16:32 IST

  Various parts of India are reeling under record-breaking temperatures, including a 'red alert' in Delhi. In such a situation, people were left amused after hearing of a report that said the UK will be "blasted" by a heatwave of mere 26 degrees, which is like winters in Mumbai!

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  Several cities, including Delhi, boil as mercury rises to nearly 50 degree Celsius

  Delhi | May 29, 2024 0:01 IST

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that heatwave conditions will persist in Delhi for next few days as hot winds coming from Rajasthan are raising the temperature.

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  Heatwave threatens to burn a hole in your pocket: Rising temperatures may result in high inflation

  Business | May 02, 2024 17:09 IST

  Economists question whether this signifies a new volatile phase in the fight against inflation, with the IMD offering no respite from the blistering temperatures. Aside from health concerns, experts highlight the threat to agricultural output, potentially worsening inflationary pressures.

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  Telangana: Half-day classes in all schools from today | KNOW WHY

  March 15, 2023 12:58 IST

  Telangana school news: The Telangana government has announced to implement half-day classes across the state from today (March 15) in the wake of the state experiencing rising temperatures.

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  Research says changing temperature may affect corals

  Science | August 30, 2018 10:19 IST

  The researchers studied two decades of data sets of sea level, sea-surface temperature and temperature differences between surface and mesophotic zone, to develop a forecast tool to understand how corals are affected by rising temperatures.

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  Europe’s fiery ‘Lucifer’ heatwave a result of global warming, claims study

  Science | September 27, 2017 19:10 IST

  Scientists have claimed that the scorching temperatures across Southern Europe – nicknamed ‘Lucifer’ – were made at least ten times more likely by climate change.

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  New study says that humans are responsible for record-breaking temperatures

  Lifestyle | August 11, 2017 18:30 IST

  The average surface temperature of Earth has gone up about 1.1 degrees Celsius since the late 19th century.

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  251 children die of encephalitis in Bihar

  India | July 02, 2012 20:18 IST

  Patna, Jul 2: At least 251 children died following an outbreak of encephalitis in Bihar since May this year, a health official said today.The highest number of 172 children died of the disease at Sri