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Too hot to handle: Why Heat Action Plans must factor in access to ‘smart’ fabrics

July 09, 2025 7:44 am

Natural fibres have served India well – but climate extremes demand innovation in what we wear, especially for those who can’t escape the sun.

NDMA’s progressive advisory will protect informal workers from the scorching heat

June 26, 2025 4:54 pm

Guidelines are only the first step. The key is to translate them into effective city-level Heat Action Plans that deliver real relief to workers

Undercounted and overlooked: The hidden toll of heat waves on health

June 18, 2025 2:08 pm

Underestimating the actual impact of heat leads to a dangerous public perception that, as Indians, we have the tolerance to bear it. If vulnerable populations do not perceive heat as a serious threat to life, they will not prioritise protective actions and timely healthcare

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IMD to help informal workers, vendors cope with extreme weather — one WhatsApp alert at a time

June 15, 2025 7:37 am

Currently, the 35-member WhatsApp group, named ‘Daily Bulletin - IMD/Citizens’, receives direct forecasts from the weather body in the form of text messages, voice notes in Hindi and simple infographics.

Heatwave bakes Rajasthan, Jaisalmer hits 48°C — the highest in India

May 23, 2025 10:55 pm

Severe heatwave conditions persisted in isolated pockets of Rajasthan, with “warm night” conditions reported in several areas—an added health risk due to minimal nocturnal relief.

Heat waves are everyone’s problem, and the solutions must count everyone too

May 09, 2025 11:57 am

More ACs and coolers won’t help. We need to plan better houses, reschedule work timings and invest in people’s health and food security

Below are the world's top 10 countries that shattered national heat records in the last six years.

Top 10 countries that shattered national heat records: 2024 was the hottest year ever

May 21, 2025 3:10 pm

The World’s Record Heat Waves: In a notable mention, the coldest continent on Earth, Antarctica, set a record in 2020, with summer temperatures at the Esperanza base surpassing 18°C.

The Ministry has asked states/UTs and its other departments to conduct awareness sessions and training on recognising, preventing heat stress, and include heatwave-specific content in worker training modules.

Heatwave effect: Labour Ministry issues advisory to states, UTs to take measures for workers

April 22, 2025 8:47 pm

The Ministry has asked states/UTs and its other departments to conduct awareness sessions and training on recognising, preventing heat stress, and include heatwave-specific content in worker training modules.

IMD issues heat wave alert in isolated pockets of Gujarat till April 17, Kandla airport sizzles at 44.6 degree Celsius

April 16, 2025 11:06 am

The IMD issued the heat wave as further “rise in maximum temperatures by 2-3 degree Celsius till Thursday is very likely to be in the range of 41-44 degree Celsius”

Maharashtra, MP, Odisha & others: States where schools time changed due to heat wave

Delhi, Maharashtra, MP, Odisha and others: School time changed in these states due to heat wave

April 13, 2025 9:30 am

Delhi, Maharashtra, MP, Odisha School Timing Update: Taking cognizance of the matter, the district administration of certain states have issued notices asking the schools to shift their school timings to protect students from heat wave and its affects.