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17 US states under electricity emergency as heat strains power grid

17 US states under an electricity emergency (Pexel/Representative image)

Updated 6 days ago

93 hrs/yr in Chennai: Warmer nights are stealing sleep, South losing the most

Residents sleep on the roof of their home near Versova Beach to escape the oppressive indoor heat amid hot and humid conditions in Mumbai

Updated 17 days ago

Climate, heatwaves and India’s growing water vulnerability

Heatwave

Updated 34 days ago

‘Is 43°C in Europe the same as India?’ X post sparks heatwave debate

Europe hit by 40°C heatwave as temperatures soar across regions.

Published 35 days ago

Disability rights and India’s heat emergency

Extreme heat (ANI)

Updated 36 days ago

Delhi’s hotter nights as a public health challenge

A woman covers her face while walking along a road amid dusty winds and scorching heat during a heatwave. (PTI)

Published 41 days ago

BCCI mulls bringing IPL forward almost 3 weeks from 2027

IPL does take a massive toll on players as well as fans.

Updated 45 days ago

Addressing extreme urban heat in Indian cities

Heat

Published 48 days ago

Woman leaves water outside for delivery agents in summer heat, wins praise

A woman shared how she had kept water outside for delivery partners for two years, inspiring social media users.

Published 51 days ago

Dehydration headache or migraine? Physician explains the difference

Dehydration may be one of the biggest triggers of headaches in the summer season.

Published 53 days ago

Delhi braces for 44°C heat before rain brings relief

Visitors at Qutub Minar, south Delhi, on Monday. (Hindustan Times)

Published 55 days ago

Heatwaves causing muscle cramps? Experts share when it's more than dehydration

Muscle cramps are a common symptom of dehydration.

Published 55 days ago

Pak's Dadu sets new temperature record at 51.5 degrees Celsius

By late afternoon, temperature had peaked at 51.5 degrees Celsius in Dadu.

Updated 64 days ago

IMD issues yellow alert for weekend rain in Delhi, temperature to rise next week

Delhi is set for a rainy weekend under IMD yellow alert (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published 64 days ago

Mercury dips in city, Shivajinagar records 36.3 deg C max temp

Pune reported a considerable fall in daytime temperatures on Wednesday as westerly winds blew in moisture-laden air from the Arabian Sea, bringing much-needed relief across parts of Maharashtra. (Getty Images/iStockphoto (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published 73 days ago

Paediatrician warns of 12 heat danger signs of heat exhaustion

Outdoor play in summer heat can be hazardous for children.

Updated 75 days ago

Drinking iced coffee in summer? Gastroenterologist warns how it may backfire

Cold coffee is a popular cold beverage in summer. Find out if it actually lowers your body temperature.

Updated 76 days ago

Why India’s commute crisis is now a heat crisis

Tourists seen shielding themselves from the scorching heat at Humayun's Tomb on Sunday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Published 78 days ago

Melting the potential of an economy on the rise

Climate crisis

Updated 80 days ago

Mumbai swelters as mercury nears 40°C, humidity worsens discomfort

Thane, India - May -11 2026:The temperature has risen again in the state, A boy is seen using a mini fan to cool his face and protect himself from the heat.,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Monday, May -11, 2026. ( photo by Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times )

Published 83 days ago

Beat the heat: Nutritionist shares 10 Indian foods to stay hydrated this summer

Summer diets should include hydrating foods.

Updated 91 days ago

Prepare now for heat, water, and crop risk

A large share of India’s farmland still depends on the monsoon. If a below-normal season unfolds, the consequences will not stay confined to farms. Reservoir replenishment, drinking water availability, food prices, rural incomes will all come under pressure. (AFP)

Published 92 days ago

Labour Day: The cost of labour in a simmering city

Residents from east Delhi's Sunder Nagri make a mural about the impacts of extreme heat on workers (Sanchit Khanna/ HT)

Published 93 days ago

Delhiwale: His days of summertime hostility

Fruit seller Zareef is selling muskmelons—kharbooja. (HT Photo)

Published 96 days ago

Delhi's March land surface temp rises nearly 3 degrees Celsius over 11 years

People shielding themselves with umbrella amid the hot weather conditions in Delhi (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated 103 days ago

‘Booked a hotel for AC’: Bengaluru woman’s unique way to beat heat goes viral

A Bengaluru woman spent Sunday in a hotel with AC, saying it felt better than staying home.

Published 104 days ago

Can't bear the heat at home? Here's how to turn it into a cool, comfy retreat

Windows are one of the major sources of heat ingress, that most people overlook.

Published 109 days ago

Neurologist warns of seizures during summer season: ‘Need to be careful…'

Summers pose a high risk of seizures.

Published 125 days ago

Bengaluru’s summer heat sparks hilarious reactions online

Bengaluru saw temperatures rise ahead of April, with users comparing the heat to Chennai and Delhi.

Published 128 days ago

Chef Kunal Kapur’s Aam Panna Recipes To Help You Beat The Summer Heat

Chef Kunal Kapur's Aam Panna

Published 130 days ago

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