According to information shared by the Dehradun Meteorological Department and a study report by the expert organisation Climate Trend, the duration and intensity of heatwaves have increased, while cold waves have declined during this period.
Heatwaves are characterized by hot weather and higher than normal daily temperatures that can last for a few days to months.
With extreme heatwave conditions prevailing in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has ramped up efforts to ensure a record supply of electricity to help people cope with the hot weather.
Delhi experienced warm night conditions for the first time amid heatwave conditions during the day on Wednesday as the maximum temperature soared to 40.5 degrees Celsius and the minimum went down to 25.6 degrees Celsius.
The efforts aim to spread awareness about heatwave preventive measures.
Publication of the Annual Economic Survey, a day before the Union Budget, is a much-awaited event. Offering rare insights into the Government’s economic thinking and giving a snapshot of the Indian Economy, together with a SWOT analysis, every word of the Economic Survey is precious to serious students of economics.
As global temperature records tumbled three days in a row this week, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for international action to limit the impact of heat and save lives.
Wildfires spread in Northern California amid heatwaves, causing thousands to evacuate, officials have said.
The report also talks about the potential for outbreaks of dengue, chikungunya, and Zika increasing most rapidly in countries with a very high human development index
During May and June, a total of 3,504 heat-related illness emergency department visits were reported in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
