Madhya Pradesh recognizes heatwaves as natural disasters, ensures compensation for victims

Sep 30, 2024

In a significant decision, the Madhya Pradesh government has included heatwaves in its list of natural disasters.

Heatwaves worsen air quality and pollution: WMO

Sep 06, 2023

The 2023 WMO Air Quality and Climate Bulletin, the third in an annual series, puts the spotlight on heatwaves to draw attention to the...

Extreme weather in China highlights climate change impacts and need for early warnings: WMO

Aug 27, 2022

Beijing [China], August 27 : Extreme weather - record-breaking heatwaves, severe drought, and deadly rainfall - have battered China since June.

Heatwaves endanger workers, reduce productivity: International Labour Organization

Jul 30, 2023

Sharply rising temperatures across the globe continue to endanger the safety of workers and impact communities with the “least capacity for adaptation,” according to...

WMO warns of frequent heatwaves in decades ahead

Jul 20, 2022

Geneva [Switzerland], July 20 : Extreme heat in western Europe is causing devastating wildfires in France and Spain, and unprecedented drought in Italy and...

Searing heatwaves, torrential rains impact thousands in Pakistan

Jul 10, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 10 : Thousands of people in Pakistan this summer experienced searing heat waves crossing 50 degrees Celsius (122F) in some places,...