Climate crisis intensifying heatwaves: UN-backed report warns ahead of COP27

Oct 11, 2022

New York [US], October 11 : Greater action is needed to avert the recurrence of disastrous heatwaves, which are being intensified by the climate...

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.

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,...

Water shortage worsens amid scorching heatwaves in Pakistan

May 31, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 31 : Residents of Sindh and other parts of Pakistan are living under extremely hot weather conditions with mercury surpassing 50...

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...