Scientists develop cool threads: New fabric fights extreme heat to save lives

This year has been marked by intense heatwaves across the globe, with cities like Mexico, India, Pakistan, and Oman experiencing temperatures around or above 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius). As global temperatures rise and more people move to cities, urban areas have become “heat islands,” where packed buildings and pavement trap and increase heat. […]

Planning a visit? Beware, as tourists disappear in Greece

times of india - 20/Jun 14:55

Greece is experiencing a severe early summer heat wave, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). This has coincided...

Heat wave scorches US East Coast, spreads West

fbcnews.com.fj - 23/Jun 20:28

More than 100 million people across the U.S. were under heat warnings on Sunday, with cities on the East Coast bracing for record-breaking...

India is likely undercounting heat deaths, affecting its response to increasingly harsh heat waves

ottawa.citynews.ca - 05:17

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Months of scorching temperatures sometimes over 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in parts of India this year — its...

Delhi suffers extreme weather whiplash as heat waves give way to record rain and deadly flash floods

egyptindependent.com - 01/Jul 12:23

CNN — Deadly flash flooding due to sudden heavy rains has inundated India’s capital, replacing one of the worst heat waves in Delhi’s...

How To Stay Cool Without An AC When Sleeping In The Summer

essence.com - 24/Jun 12:53

It’s officially summer, and the temperatures are heating up! Many national cities are experiencing a severe heat wave, causing people to get...

Kashmir Hotter Than Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru; Valley Records Hottest July In Three Decades

zeenews.india.com - 00:43

The Kashmir Valley, known for its natural beauty, is currently experiencing unprecedented heat with temperatures reaching 35.6 degrees Celsius, 6...

Millions sweltering under extreme heat worldwide as summer arrives

cde.news - 21/Jun 04:00

Dangerous heatwaves are scorching cities worldwide, with record-breaking temperatures and deadly effects, intensified by climate change.

News Analysis: Experts urge greater efforts to address climate change as heatwaves hit Egypt

thestar.com.my - 23/Jun 16:13

CAIRO, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Egypt has suffered successive heatwaves for 10-14 days, longer than a typical duration of 4-5 days. Moreover, the southern...

Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims die as Mecca temperatures hit 120 Fahrenheit

egyptindependent.com - 20/Jun 13:41

Dubai, United Arab Emirates CNN — Hundreds of people have died and thousands have been treated for heatstroke while performing the annual Muslim...

'Had to walk for 40km': Hyderabad Haj pilgrims recall heat ordeal

times of india - 20/Jun 23:18

Haj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia faced extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 52 degrees Celsius in Mecca, leading to health issues and fatalities.

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