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Photos: Extreme heatwaves grip Southeast US, people seek relief amid high temps

People try to stay cool on the sweltering streets of Manhattan as the region experiences another heatwave on July 29, 2025 in New York City. Temperatures are expected to reach into the high 90s with a heat index well above 100 degrees. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Jul 30, 2025 06:15 pm IST

In Pics: World records hottest summer ever amid climate change woes

This summer was the hottest ever in the Northern Hemisphere, putting the Earth on track for another record-breaking year. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)
Published on Sept 06, 2024 09:45 pm IST

In Photos: Rain brings relief to Delhi-NCR, snow falls in Spiti and Lahaul

Rainfall in Delhi-NCR brought down temperatures after weeks of brutal heatwave in the region.
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 06:25 pm IST

Tips to keep your pets safe and cool during heatwaves

As temperatures soar and heatwaves become more frequent, ensuring the well-being of your furry friends is more important than ever. Here are some essential tips to keep your pets cool, comfortable, and safe during the scorching summer days.
Published on May 23, 2024 05:50 pm IST

Vital tips to prevent dehydration and heat stroke

In extreme heat conditions, there is a very high likelihood of heat illness and heat stroke for people of all ages, the IMD’s health warning associated with the red category said.
Published on May 23, 2024 12:51 pm IST

IMD issues heatwave red alert across North India for next 5 days

Delhi has been seeing a steady rise in temperature in recent days, culminating in the highest temperature recorded this summer on Sunday when the temperature reached 44.4 degrees Celsius.
Published on May 22, 2024 02:48 pm IST

Tips to stay safe during a heatwave

As temperatures soar and heatwaves become more common, it's crucial to prioritize your health and well-being. Here are some practical tips to help you stay safe and cool during extreme heat conditions: 
Published on Apr 04, 2024 09:37 pm IST

Heatwave claims 68 lives in UP's Ballia; hospitals overwhelmed

A villager mourns as he cremates his relative who died from heat-related illnesses, in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, June 19. A scorching heat wave in two of India’s most populous states has overwhelmed hospitals, filled a morgue to capacity, and disrupted power supply, forcing staff to use books to cool patients, as officials investigate the number of deaths. “So many people are dying from the heat that we are not getting a minute’s time to rest. On Sunday, I carried 26 dead bodies,” Jitendra Kumar Yadav, a hearse driver in Deoria town, 110 kilometers (68 miles) from Ballia, told The Associated Press.
Published on Jun 20, 2023 06:29 pm IST

Heatwave Alert: Mercury soars across India as temperature nears 45°C

Delhi and Northwest India are likely to get some respite as the weather department predicts light rain western disturbance on Wednesday. 
Published on Apr 19, 2023 09:41 am IST

Heatwave warning for parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar: IMD

Above-normal heatwave days are expected in most parts of central, east, and northwest India during this period, the Met Office predicted. 
Published on Apr 13, 2023 07:03 pm IST

Climate change: Last 8 years termed warmest in history

Firefighters during rescue operations at the Fairview wildfire near Hemet, California, on September 8, 2022. The last eight years were the warmest on record even with the cooling influence of a La Nina weather pattern since 2020, the European Union's climate monitoring service reported on January 10, 2023.
Published on Jan 12, 2023 05:56 pm IST

Britain records highest temperature ever at 40 degrees Celsius

Britain recorded its highest ever temperature of 40C (104F) on Tuesday as a heatwave gripping Europe intensified, scorching fields and damaging airport runways and train tracks.
Published on Jul 19, 2022 06:10 pm IST

Wildfires in France, Spain, Portugal - Europe braces for worst heatwave | Photos

In Spain, a wildfire raced across a field and engulfed a excavator near the northern town of Tabara, forcing the driver to run for his life as flames burned the clothes off his back. The heatwave has lasted more than a week and caused more than 510 heat-related deaths, according to estimates from the Carlos III Health Institute. The photo shows a view of a windmill burning by a wildfire at night outside Tabara, Zamora, in Spain. 
Published on Jul 19, 2022 01:35 pm IST

Drink these 5 amazing summer beverages to beat the heat

The blazing summer heat frequently demands for some refreshing indulgence, and we often seek a quick fix to refresh and rejuvenate our soul but are these fizzy drinks, aerated beverages or sugar-laden ice creams healthy? The answer is, of course, no! So, to stay hydrated and battle the heat, go for some healthy and fresh fruit juices! Also, preventing heat stroke is equally important for staying healthy and fresh fruit juices are the best way of keeping heat-related health issues at bay while also providing your body with enough nutrients to tolerate the harshness of the weather. So, keep reading to find out why you should drink these summer fruit juices to stay hydrated! 
Updated on Jun 28, 2022 04:45 pm IST

Photos: Canada and northwestern US bake under a record-smashing heat wave

Pablo Miranda cools off in the Salmon Springs Fountain on June 27 in Portland, Oregon. The village of Lytton in British Columbia broke the record for Canada's all-time high, with a temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius, said Environment Canada. And in Eugene, Oregon, a temperature of 43.3 degrees Celsius forced organisers to postpone the final day of the US Olympic track and field trials, moving afternoon events to the evening.
Published on Jun 28, 2021 04:12 pm IST