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India reported 40,000 suspected heat stroke cases this summer

Over 100 deaths and 40,000 suspected heat stroke cases reported in India. UN issues call to action on extreme heat, highlighting global impacts and risks.

Modelled estimates show approximately 489,000 heat-related deaths occurred annually between 2000 and 2019. (File)

india news

Updated on Jul 26, 2024 02:42 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

India reported 40,000 suspected heat stroke cases this summer: UN report

New data from the International Labour Organization warns that over 70% of the global workforce are now at high risk of extreme heat, resulting in 18,970 deaths annually among workers

india news

Published on Jul 25, 2024 10:04 PM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

Understanding the different types of brain strokes: Neurologist explains

The Neurologist explained the causes and symptoms of two types of brain strokes - Ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke.

The common symptoms of stroke are trouble in walking, understanding and speaking. (Unsplash)

lifestyle

Published on Jul 15, 2024 08:35 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

The present and future of sustainable cooling in Delhi

According to the Multiple Indicator Survey (2020-2021), 32% of Delhi's 35,46,200 households have access to air conditioners, amounting to 11,34,784 households.

Air conditioners installed at a building near Jhandewalan, in New Delhi (Photo by Biplov Bhuyan/ Hindustan Times)

analysis

Published on Jul 01, 2024 11:13 PM IST

ByParidhi Badgotri

Indian reality hidden in the glow of statistics

The government has launched certain poverty-eradication measures. But what happens to the Indians killed in Kuwait and to those such as Kaushalendra?

Relatives mourn near the deceased after the coffins' arrival on an Indian Air Force plane from Kuwait at the Cochin International Airport in Kochi on June 14. (AFP)

opinion

Published on Jun 30, 2024 11:36 PM IST

ByShashi Shekhar

Ice boxes, ventilator beds in RML’s facility for heat stroke in Delhi

In the past week, the hospital has tended to 20 to 30 patients suffering from heat stroke-like symptoms

The Heatstroke Immersion Cooling Unit at Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital was launched on May 8. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 25, 2024 05:44 AM IST

ByRhythma Kaul, New Delhi

International Day of Yoga 2024: 5 Yoga exercises to protect you from heatstroke

International Day of Yoga 2024: Here are a few exercises to add to your daily summer fitness routine to cool your body and prevent chances of a heatstroke.

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 21, 2024 07:51 AM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

6 warning signs your pet is suffering from heat stroke and steps to take

Summer heat can bring dangers for our furry friends. Here’s how to spot the warning signs and what steps you need to take to protect your beloved pets.

Recognising the signs of heat stroke in pets is crucial for their well-being.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 16, 2024 02:23 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi

Reduce power cuts, make drinking water freely available: Yogi tells administration

Provide immediate medical facilities to everyone in case of illness; people affected by heatwave should be treated immediately in hospitals/medical colleges, the CM instructed officials

Adityanath instructed that a daily bulletin of weather forecast should be issued from the level of the Relief Commissioner’s office. (File Photo)

cities

Updated on May 31, 2024 06:02 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Heat exhaustion or heat stroke: What to do in an emergency

In recent years, the arrival of summer has been accompanied by record high temperatures. Here's how to stay safe.

Staying cool is vital during a heat wave.(Ulises Ruiz/AFP )

lifestyle

Published on May 31, 2024 12:42 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Delhi heatwave: Man, living without cooler or fan, dies amid '107 degree' fever

Delhi heatwave: The victim worked at a pipeline fittings factory in the national capital.

A man takes shelter under an umbrella from the scorching sun on a hot summer afternoon in New Delhi.(AFP)

india news

Published on May 30, 2024 11:09 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Beat the heat: 29 ways to stay cool in this sweltering summer and heatwaves

Lifestyle hacks, summer foods and diet tips to beat the heat, avoid dehydration or heat stroke and help you cool down amid the heatwaves

lifestyle

Published on May 29, 2024 01:08 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Dozens queue up at hospitals as heatwave scorches Lucknow

State capital hospitals treat hundreds for heat-related illnesses, with varying approaches to heatstroke cases. Only one heatstroke case reported.

Civil Hospital was reporting an influx of 25 such cases daily since May 20, its officials said. (HT)

cities

Updated on May 29, 2024 07:44 AM IST

BySreya Deb, Lucknow

Actor Shah Rukh Khan hospitalised in Ahmedabad after heat stroke

Shah Rukh Khan hospitalized in Ahmedabad due to heat stroke after attending IPL match; not serious, will be discharged soon. Fans gather outside hospital.

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan greets fans after Kolkata Knight Riders won the Indian Premier League cricket match against Lucknow Super Giants in Kolkata on April 14 (AP)

india news

Updated on May 22, 2024 09:05 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi sizzles at 47 degrees; 10 dos and don'ts to follow during heatwave

Amid severe heatwave conditions in Delhi, it’s important to follow certain guidelines for prevention of heat stroke and other illnesses.

Severe heatwave in Delhi: One must avoid bingeing on high-calorie and spicy foods that may be heat the body further and cause digestive distress.(Freepik)

lifestyle

Published on May 21, 2024 02:46 PM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

Sandalwood to melon, here's how Ayurveda can help you beat heatwaves this summer

Maintaining internal and external coolness in summer is essential to prevent sunstrokes and heat-related illnesses. Here's how Ayurveda can help beat heatwaves

Ayurveda for heatwaves: Sandalwood paste on pulse points to melons, tips to prevent heat-related illnesses in summer (Image by freepic.diller on Freepik)

lifestyle

Published on May 10, 2024 08:52 AM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Heat shelters are urgently needed in rural and urban areas

This article is authored by Suman Sahai, scientist and founder chairperson, research and advocacy organisation Gene Campaign, Uttarakhand.

ht insight

Published on Apr 30, 2024 03:37 PM IST

BySuman Sahai

Polling agent among five dead in Kerala during 2nd phase of Lok Sabha election

A voter at Madakkathara in Thrissur district said the slow voting process at some booths exposed those like him to the extreme heat conditions.

A man squats to rest as people queue up to vote during the second round of voting near Palakkad (AP)

india news

Updated on Apr 27, 2024 02:31 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kochi

As Mumbai prepares for a heatwave this summer, here's how you can stay safe

A heatstroke can be fatal if not treated in a timely manner. An expert shares tips on dealing the summer heat

Kids try to beat the summer heat by taking a much needed dip in a pond (Unsplash)

htcity

Published on Apr 07, 2024 09:51 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Brain's heart attack: Recognising early signs and taking action for stroke

As Zerodha founder, Nithin Kamath, suffers a ‘mild stroke’, health expert reveals early signs to watch out for and urgent actions for brain's heart attack

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath suffers ‘mild stroke’: How to recognise early signs, urgent actions for brain's heart attack (File Photo)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 26, 2024 07:49 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Beat the heat! Here are tips to survive scorching heat waves amid health risks

Amid 140 million Americans under heat alerts, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided tips on staying safe during extreme heat

With temperatures soaring and heat waves becoming a regular occurrence across US, it's crucial to identify the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.(AP)

world news

Updated on Jul 28, 2023 05:05 PM IST

ByPaurush Omar

Athens closes Acropolis, Europe on alert amid heatwaves by anticyclone Cerberus

Europe cities under alert include high-tourism destinations of Bologna, Florence and Rome as temperatures shoot high while other Italian cities could be hotter

The closed entrance to the Acropolis archaeological site due to extreme hot weather conditions, in Athens, Greece. In Athens, the nighttime temperature won't drop below 25C (77F) for 15 days, while many of the city's inhabitants are seeking relief on nearby beaches from as early as 6 am (Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis/Bloomberg)

lifestyle

Published on Jul 16, 2023 02:25 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Rome

Phoenix man's skin peeling, brain 'fried' amid heatwave crisis in United States

Man found near death in scorching Arizona heat with severe burns and "fried" brain. Heat-related alerts grip the US as heat waves threaten millions.

People, who are homeless, try to cool down with chilled water outside the Justa Center, a day center for homeless people 55 years and older, Friday, July 14, 2023, in downtown Phoenix. Phoenix marked the city’s 15th consecutive day of 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) or higher temperatures on Friday. (AP Photo/Matt York)(AP)

world news

Published on Jul 15, 2023 05:36 PM IST

ByPrapti Upadhayay

Heat waves are here to stay, it's time we prepare for them

Climate disasters need mitigation efforts, relief measures and most importantly, meticulous data collection. We're still not alert for deaths caused due to heat

Heat wave-related deaths are a cause for concern, as it is difficult to put a number to the deaths due to heat stress because most are not even documented.(Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

environment

Updated on Jul 10, 2023 03:35 PM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

Heat exhaustion heat stroke during pregnancy: Signs and symptoms, prevention

Here are four main concerns for pregnant women during a heat wave, the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke during pregnancy and prevention tips

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke during pregnancy: Signs and symptoms, prevention tips (Photo by Anna Hecker on Unsplash)

lifestyle

Published on Jul 01, 2023 07:16 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Hyperthermia and heatstroke: Symptoms, risk factors, prevention and treatments

As scorching summer peaks, here's understanding the symptoms, risk factors, prevention and prompt treatment associated with hyperthermia and heatstroke

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 24, 2023 12:11 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Air conditioner can pose a risk of heatstroke. Here are some dos and don'ts

Did you know that your air conditioner can pose a risk of heatstroke? Health experts reveal how and suggest some dos and don'ts this summer

lifestyle

Published on Jun 22, 2023 08:39 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Cause and Effect | The hidden threat of heat-related deaths

With over 100 deaths in India, extreme heat's impact becomes evident. The heat wave's hidden dangers demand immediate action to mitigate heat stress.

Women walk as they carry pitchers filled with drinking water on a hot summer afternoon in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh, on June 17.(AP)

environment

Updated on Jun 22, 2023 05:42 PM IST

ByTannu Jain

Ballia deaths due to heatwave or something else? What health officials say

The chief medical superintendent of the district hospital has been removed for informing wrong death tally.

Family members of patients admitted at a hospital due to heatwave conditions, in Ballia.(PTI)

cities

Updated on Jun 19, 2023 07:45 AM IST

BySnehashish Roy

12 dead in Bihar heat wave

As per daily weather bulletin, Sheikhpura remained the hottest place in the state with the maximum temperature of 45.1°C, Patna 44.7°C, Gaya 44.1°C, West Champaran 44.4°C, Bhojpur 44.5°C, Auranagabad 44.8°C, Nawada 44.1°C and Siwan 44°C.

ASambhar deer drinks water from a pond during a hot summer day at Patna zoo. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

cities

Updated on Jun 17, 2023 09:09 PM IST

ByMegha, Patna

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Over 100 deaths and 40,000 suspected heat stroke cases reported in India. UN issues call to action on extreme heat, highlighting global impacts and risks.

New data from the International Labour Organization warns that over 70% of the global workforce are now at high risk of extreme heat, resulting in 18,970 deaths annually among workers

The Neurologist explained the causes and symptoms of two types of brain strokes - Ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke.

According to the Multiple Indicator Survey (2020-2021), 32% of Delhi's 35,46,200 households have access to air conditioners, amounting to 11,34,784 households.

The government has launched certain poverty-eradication measures. But what happens to the Indians killed in Kuwait and to those such as Kaushalendra?

In the past week, the hospital has tended to 20 to 30 patients suffering from heat stroke-like symptoms

International Day of Yoga 2024: Here are a few exercises to add to your daily summer fitness routine to cool your body and prevent chances of a heatstroke.

Summer heat can bring dangers for our furry friends. Here’s how to spot the warning signs and what steps you need to take to protect your beloved pets.

Provide immediate medical facilities to everyone in case of illness; people affected by heatwave should be treated immediately in hospitals/medical colleges, the CM instructed officials

In recent years, the arrival of summer has been accompanied by record high temperatures. Here's how to stay safe.

Delhi heatwave: The victim worked at a pipeline fittings factory in the national capital.

Lifestyle hacks, summer foods and diet tips to beat the heat, avoid dehydration or heat stroke and help you cool down amid the heatwaves

State capital hospitals treat hundreds for heat-related illnesses, with varying approaches to heatstroke cases. Only one heatstroke case reported.

Shah Rukh Khan hospitalized in Ahmedabad due to heat stroke after attending IPL match; not serious, will be discharged soon. Fans gather outside hospital.

Amid severe heatwave conditions in Delhi, it’s important to follow certain guidelines for prevention of heat stroke and other illnesses.

Maintaining internal and external coolness in summer is essential to prevent sunstrokes and heat-related illnesses. Here's how Ayurveda can help beat heatwaves

This article is authored by Suman Sahai, scientist and founder chairperson, research and advocacy organisation Gene Campaign, Uttarakhand.

A voter at Madakkathara in Thrissur district said the slow voting process at some booths exposed those like him to the extreme heat conditions.

A heatstroke can be fatal if not treated in a timely manner. An expert shares tips on dealing the summer heat

As Zerodha founder, Nithin Kamath, suffers a ‘mild stroke’, health expert reveals early signs to watch out for and urgent actions for brain's heart attack

Amid 140 million Americans under heat alerts, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided tips on staying safe during extreme heat

Europe cities under alert include high-tourism destinations of Bologna, Florence and Rome as temperatures shoot high while other Italian cities could be hotter

Man found near death in scorching Arizona heat with severe burns and "fried" brain. Heat-related alerts grip the US as heat waves threaten millions.

Climate disasters need mitigation efforts, relief measures and most importantly, meticulous data collection. We're still not alert for deaths caused due to heat

Here are four main concerns for pregnant women during a heat wave, the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke during pregnancy and prevention tips

As scorching summer peaks, here's understanding the symptoms, risk factors, prevention and prompt treatment associated with hyperthermia and heatstroke

Did you know that your air conditioner can pose a risk of heatstroke? Health experts reveal how and suggest some dos and don'ts this summer

With over 100 deaths in India, extreme heat's impact becomes evident. The heat wave's hidden dangers demand immediate action to mitigate heat stress.

The chief medical superintendent of the district hospital has been removed for informing wrong death tally.

As per daily weather bulletin, Sheikhpura remained the hottest place in the state with the maximum temperature of 45.1°C, Patna 44.7°C, Gaya 44.1°C, West Champaran 44.4°C, Bhojpur 44.5°C, Auranagabad 44.8°C, Nawada 44.1°C and Siwan 44°C.

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