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Displaying 15 of about 16 results… and wider workplace reform Power cuts due to rising heat also disrupt manufacturing Nagendra Yadav has been … hub of Ahmedabad for years, but this summer the rising heat drove him to despair. With May temperatures hovering … summer, breaching century-old records, with multiple heat wave alerts announced by local administrations. With the …
… hurting their fragile livelihoods, a survey finds Rising heat and heavier rains across South Asia, as the planet … street-food vendor, has also seen her income shrink as heat and unseasonal rains reduce the length of time she can … have led to a dip in paid work, with increasing cases of heat-stroke and water-borne diseases affecting families. In …
Millions sweltered in a dangerous early summer heatwave Thursday across India and Pakistan that has led to power and water shortages as annual furnace-like temperatures hit South Asia.
In New Delhi, a burning rubbish dump choked residents for a third day with temperatures crossing 45 Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) in parts of the region—several degrees highe…
… a Haaretz report revealed that 363 Israelis died during heat waves between 2012 and 2020 Hundreds of Israelis have died due to heat waves over the past decade, more than previously … researchers estimated that 363 Israelis died during eight heat waves that occurred between 2012 and 2020. These were …
… paint a gloomy picture for the rest of the century. Heat waves are expected to increase, affecting up to half a … lead to food shortages, deaths and refugee flows when the heat reaches levels that exceed what humans can tolerate. But … a huge difference,” says Deliang Chen. Risk of a refugee wave Heat waves are already causing major problems in India …
… More than 300 million Indians at risk from extreme heat Temperatures and power demand for cooling break records India's 25 heat stroke deaths 'tip of the iceberg' As the scorching sun … a week - nearly half of his average weekly earnings. "This heat is torturous. But if I want to buy an AC (air …
… More than 300 million Indians at risk from extreme heat Temperatures and power demand for cooling break records India's 25 heat stroke deaths 'tip of the iceberg' NOIDA, India - As the … a week - nearly half of his average weekly earnings. "This heat is torturous. But if I want to buy an AC (air …
… development programmes. Floods, Droughts, Cyclones, Heat Waves and Cold Waves, Dengue, JE and COVID-19 have been … cooperation with the private sector. Following the first wave of COVID-19 last year, it became imperative to better … numbers of Incidences for JE, Dengue, Drought, Floods, Heat waves, Cold waves and Cyclone during 1995-2020. 48 …
… Extreme heat events could become more intense and frequent both … Health. This new research suggests that the burden of heat-induced labor loss would be unevenly distributed among … inequity. The authors combined hourly high-resolution heat stress data together with exposure-response functions …
… of 2015 when at least 1,200 people died due to severe heat in Sindh province, of which Karachi is the capital. Hot … of livestock feed. Sustained periods of unusually high heat can also impact regional water supply. Facing prolonged … at least 2.7C by 2100. According to a 2021 study , deadly heat stress conditions might become common across South Asia …
… people in India and Pakistan have faced near continuous heat well above 40℃. Nearly a hundred people are estimated to have died from the extreme heat, which is also affecting harvests, causing forest fires … haven’t seen an increase up until now. It’s more that the heat waves have become a bit more frequent,” says King. …
… to the scorching temperatures. "There is too much heat and if we won't work, what will we eat? For a few days, … then we sit idle for a few days because of tiredness and heat," Tundre said. Temperatures in the New Delhi area have … to the scorching temperatures. "There is too much heat and if we won't work, what will we eat? For a few days, …
… in poorer nations largely treated as casual labour. Heat stress occurs at temperatures above 35C in high … according to the International Labor Organization. Heat stroke can occur if body temperature rises above 40C. In … Similarly in India, while several states have adopted heat action plans that recommend minimal outdoor activity …
… societally disruptive extreme weather events, including heat waves, droughts, dust storms and torrential rains, will … and preparing for more frequent weather extremes such as heat waves that will be particularly challenging for the … societally disruptive extreme weather events, including heat waves, droughts, dust storms and torrential rains, will …
… for work-related injuries under extreme weather, such as heat stroke. We rely very much on the alert system of the … globe temperature (or WGBT7>), to assess the risks of heat stroke under high temperature, propose corresponding … for work-related injuries under extreme weather, such as heat stroke. We rely very much on the alert system of the …