Heat

Top 10 World's Cities Most at Risk from Extreme Heat: Al Basrah tops list, 3 Indian cities make it to top 10

July 21, 2026 5:47 pm

Top 10 World's Cities Most at Risk from Extreme Heat (2026): A new Oxford University study ranks 205 major cities by heat risk, naming Iraq’s Al Basrah as the most vulnerable. See the full top 10 list, including three Indian cities at high risk.

5 common leftover mistakes that could put your health at risk

July 05, 2026 5:56 pm

It is also important not to overload the refrigerator, as proper cooling is necessary to keep food safe.

Heatwave news: Why 43°C feels different in Europe than in India

June 30, 2026 11:49 am

Europe's heatwave has sparked debate over why 43°C feels different from the same temperature in India.

Why Europe doesn't use air conditioning despite record heatwaves

June 25, 2026 11:40 pm

Western Europe heatwave intensifies across France, Britain, Italy and Spain, causing deaths, transport disruption, power strain and emergency heat alerts across region.

Mumbai’s searing heat leaves a distinct mark on blood and urine tests, study finds

June 18, 2026 12:23 pm

Health check-up data reveals sharp rises in acidic urine, low iron and low haematocrit among Mumbai residents during summer, pointing to a heat-stress pattern different from the dehydration signals seen in many inland cities.

Even the football World Cup now has water breaks — it's about time hydration was taken more seriously

June 15, 2026 3:17 am

Heat Action Plans do emphasise both rest breaks and drinking water for vulnerable groups. Mandatory hydration breaks in schools and workplaces, however, are an evidence-based intervention that merits urgent attention

Clothing, not air conditioning, should be the first layer of response to extreme heat

June 01, 2026 1:38 pm

India is one of the world’s largest textile producers, with both advanced textile engineering and a long history of climate-responsive fabrics. Yet in the sectors where heat exposure is most acute — schools, informal labour, and public-facing work — clothing systems remain disconnected from climatic realities

The long night of India’s heatwave

May 28, 2026 6:57 am

From poor sleep to higher mortality chances, rising nighttime heat is reshaping the country’s climate emergency

Summer alert: Red flag signs that prove your body is overheating

May 23, 2026 2:00 pm

Body overheating occurs when your body is not able to properly regulate its own temperature, often medically associated with conditions such as heat exhaustion or dehydration,

Banda hits 47.6°C as IMD red alert covers six states; Kerala braces for very heavy rain

May 22, 2026 10:30 pm

IMD has warned of severe heatwave across northwest, central and east India till May 28, with Delhi at 44-46°C. Kerala and Northeast face heavy rain.

Reasons your period may feel heavier and more painful during summer, according to a gynaecologist

June 17, 2025 11:17 am

This is how summer heat, dehydration, and lifestyle changes can make your periods worse

Heatwave in north, rains and landslides in northeast: What climate speaks for in India

May 29, 2024 11:28 pm

This is the third year in a row of lethally high temperatures in April and May for the country, and climate change is increasing the likelihood of such weather extremes.

Delhi sizzles at 40.8 degree Celsius, heatwave likely in coming days

April 26, 2022 7:59 pm

According to India Meteorological Department, the heatwave conditions are likely to persist in New Delhi for the next three days.

Beat the heat

June 07, 2014 4:16 pm

Heat wave conditions prevailed in the capital with mercury crossing 46.7 degrees Celsius.

Severe Heat Wave Warning For North, Central India

May 18, 2016 11:23 pm