Madhya Pradesh recognizes heatwaves as natural disasters, ensures compensation for victims

Sep 30, 2024

In a significant decision, the Madhya Pradesh government has included heatwaves in its list of natural disasters.

Heatwaves worsen air quality and pollution: WMO

Sep 06, 2023

The 2023 WMO Air Quality and Climate Bulletin, the third in an annual series, puts the spotlight on heatwaves to draw attention to the...

Extreme weather in China highlights climate change impacts and need for early warnings: WMO

Aug 27, 2022

Beijing [China], August 27 : Extreme weather - record-breaking heatwaves, severe drought, and deadly rainfall - have battered China since June.

Heatwaves endanger workers, reduce productivity: International Labour Organization

Jul 30, 2023

Sharply rising temperatures across the globe continue to endanger the safety of workers and impact communities with the “least capacity for adaptation,” according to...

IMD predicts above-normal temperatures, heatwaves in May

Apr 30, 2025

While northern India is likely to receive above-average rainfall, other parts--especially the northwest, central, and northeast--may experience drier-than-usual conditions.

Water shortage worsens amid scorching heatwaves in Pakistan

May 31, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 31 : Residents of Sindh and other parts of Pakistan are living under extremely hot weather conditions with mercury surpassing 50...