Global heatwave sparks urgent health warnings in Northern Hemisphere
LONDON: As sweltering temperatures grip large parts of the Northern Hemisphere this week, authorities and health experts are issuing urgent warnings to safeguard public health. Areas across China, India, the Middle East, southern Europe, and the United States are preparing for potentially record-breaking highs. Health risks of extreme heat The
33 polling workers die from heatstroke in India
WEB DESK: 33 polling workers died in India from heatstroke on the final day of elections in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh (UP). According to an election official from New Delhi, those who died in UP included security guards and sanitation workers. Indian media reports that for two days,
Severe heatwave forecast for Islamabad next week
ISLAMABAD: Multiple weather forecasting platforms, including The Weather Channel, have issued warnings of severe heat expected to hit Islamabad starting next week. Forecasts predict excessive heat beginning Tuesday, May 21, 2024, with temperatures soaring to 41 degrees Celsius. The heat is set to intensify, reaching 42 degrees on Wednesday and