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118 million children in India, 4 other countries affected by heatwaves in 2024

In India alone, 54,784,029 students were affected in 2024, with heatwaves being the major climate hazard causing the largest school disruption.

118M children in India, 4 other countries missed school in April last year (Photo by AFP/For representation)
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 10:35 AM IST

Time to quantify, earmark necessary green spaces before cities collapse

Tamil Nadu recently declared heatwave as a state emergency. Not only this, but it has been a leader in planning sustainable development models.

Every year, in the month of April the concrete jungles, that are our cities, start simmering in heat, bringing discomfort to citizens. (Milind Saurkar/HT File Photo)
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 01:30 PM IST

Wildfires tear through western US during heatwave

Wildfires tear through western US during heatwave

Wildfires tear through western US during heatwave
Published on Sep 10, 2024 02:41 AM IST
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Iran village hits dangerous 82.2°C heat index

If confirmed, the heat index and a corresponding dew point of 36.1°C could be among the highest such readings ever recorded on the planet

An Iranian taxi driver splashes water on himself to cool down during the heat surge in Tehran, Iran, on July 21. (REUTERS)
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 05:36 AM IST
ByTannu Jain

The truth behind viral ‘pregnant’ car videos in China: What’s really going on?

The soaring temperatures in China have led to the protective films on the car blowing up and swelling, making them look pregnant.

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Published on Aug 11, 2024 08:55 AM IST
ByVrinda Jain
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