July 2024 marked the second-hottest July in history. It also ended the 13-month streak of global heat records, as every month from June 2023 to June 2024, new temperature records were set, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) stated on Wednesday.
As India goes through another gruelling summer, it becomes increasingly evident that the nation’s cities have become perilous “heat traps,” exacerbated by unbalanced urban development and climate change.
The severe heat waves and high humidity in Bihar claimed 22 lives in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday.
Uttar Pradesh is experiencing extreme heatwave conditions forcing the state government to take several measures, including delaying the reopening of schools after summer vacations.
Mungeshpur sizzles at 49.6 deg C
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning for Gangetic West Bengal for the period 9-11 May.
Met Meteorological scales in Bengal are being swayed by an extra-tropical storm
The decision was made to reduce power consumption during peak summer and to ensure better coordination and control among the offices.
With sizzling summer reaching its peak affecting daily life, the Odisha Government on Thursday decided to postpone the summer vacation of schools from April 21.
According to the RMC, after the extreme heat, there is a slight probability of the city getting drizzles during the period.
