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Displaying 15 of about 16 results… There has been an increasing trend of heat-wave in India over the past several years whereby several … affected. The increased occurrences and severity of heat-waves is a wake-up call for all agencies to take …
… In the present study, the methodology is adapted for heat waves and is applied in the city of Arad, Romania. Based … as well as a risk matrix for the night- and the daytime. A heat wave risk map was then developed that can be used by the …
… Using the PerilAUS archive of heat-related fatalities in Australia, this paper proposes to … 466 events in south-east Australia using the Excess Heat Factor and the newly developed heatwave categories. … staff in local communities can handle the projected heat-related hospitalisations during extreme heat events. …
… This brief describes the details of heat action plans launched in 2016 in Nagpur, Odisha and … coordination to reduce the health impacts of extreme heat on vulnerable populations. Cities and regions across … 2013, Ahmedabad became the first city to implement a heat wave early warning system and preparedness plan in South …
… The 2016 Heat Action Plan is an updated version of the first … early warning system and preparedness plan for extreme heat events in India launched in Ahmedabad in 2013. The Plan … coordination to reduce the health impacts of extreme heat on vulnerable populations. The Heat Action Plan aims to …
… the main discussions and outcomes from The Extreme Heat: Hot Cities-Adapting to a Hotter World symposium … highlight both the short- and long-term impacts of extreme heat and the risks of not taking action. The urban heat island effect exacerbates global-scale rises in …
… of policy response options to these challenges. Rising heat levels driven by climate change are increasing health … large shares of the global working population. Excessive heat while working, generally at temperatures above 35º … of policy response options to these challenges. Rising heat levels driven by climate change are increasing health …
… the occurrence of longer, hotter and more frequent heat waves in Africa could have a strong impact on human … magnitude and spatial extent of the most extreme heat waves between 1979 and 2015. Results show that in recent … years, Africa experienced hotter, longer and more extent heat waves than in the last two decades of the 20th …
… aims to protect and prepare Ahmedabad, India for extreme heat events, and offers a roadmap to other interested cities and states to adopt their own heat preparedness plans. It includes: i) a fact sheet titled "Increasing Resilience to Extreme Heat Health Risks Across Rapidly Urbanizing India"; ii) a …
… to solve the twin challenges of air pollution and excess heat. According to the report, street trees can be a part of … to solve the twin challenges of air pollution and excess heat. According to the report, street trees can be a part of …
… and adapting to changing temperatures and extreme heat by embedding actions in day-to-day life. This report … in local language; Implementing response system to prevent heat-related death and illness at the onset; Initiating an … and healthcare professionals to recognize and respond to heat-related illnesses. … This National Roadmap is an …
… Amsterdam on groups at risk and protective measures for heat-related health effects. Six locations with mixed … conclusion of this research is that the efforts towards heat‑awareness raising must be strengthened, especially in … Amsterdam on groups at risk and protective measures for heat-related health effects. Six locations with mixed …
… the following: increase awareness on the impact of heat on health; conduct quantifiable study to obtain clarity … on risk messages; give more emphasis on the variety of heat-risk groups (socially isolated individuals) and how to … the following: increase awareness on the impact of heat on health; conduct quantifiable study to obtain clarity …
… projected increases in daily temperature minima and the heat index are more difficult to identify than for flooding … impacts. Multi-model projections for case areas suggest heat index increases of 5–7°C, more than double projected … projected increases in daily temperature minima and the heat index are more difficult to identify than for flooding …
… weather conditions. Tarmac is being replaced by more heat resilient surfaces. … This publication is the progress … weather conditions. Tarmac is being replaced by more heat resilient surfaces. …