Heat waves and droughts occured much more frequently over the past three years in India, says study
7 years, 4 months ago

Heat waves and droughts occured much more frequently over the past three years in India, says study

India Today  

Researchers from Indian Institute of Science have found that frequency of heat waves accompanied by drought has increased in magnitude and in area over the past three decades in India. Highlights of the story: It was found that percentage increase in frequency of heat waves along with drought were most significant in parts of Maharashtra and Southern Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh which may be due to intricate relationship of land surface processes, soil moisture, transpiration and local climate Researchers of the study calculated the Heat wave Magnitude Index daily which combines duration and magnitude of heat waves, and the Standardized Precipitation Index, which defines meteorological drought from 1951 to 1981. Nearly 18 per cent of country's area on average has been facing at least three days of temperatures above 85th percentile The next step would be to factor in soil moisture along with the data to develop models that could predict where the extreme events could occur Impact of drought in India: Physical Impact : Affects the recharge of soil moisture, surface runoff and ground water table. Employment levels in agricultural sector falls as well Ill health and spread of diseases like diarrhea, dysentery, cholera and opthalmia caused by malnutrition, hunger and starvation Migration of people from drought hit areas to other areas in search of livelihood and food Rise in inflation rate and fall in purchasing power The greatest impact of droughts are seen on the weaker sections of society.

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No immediate relief in sight from climate crisis
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No immediate relief in sight from climate crisis

Hindustan Times  

January this year was the warmest since weather record-keeping began in 1901. Eighteen out of the past 19 months saw the global average surface air temperature exceed 1.5°C above the pre-industrial levels, which is the consensus warming threshold to prevent irreversible effects of the climate crisis. It is ironic that Trump, who has repeatedly claimed that the climate crisis is …

Extreme Weather Events Have Cost India $180Bn Since 1993, Report On Climate Change Says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Extreme Weather Events Have Cost India $180Bn Since 1993, Report On Climate Change Says

ABP News  

Climate Change: India is among the 10 countries most affected by extreme weather events between 1993 and 2022, says a new report that seeks to highlight the perils of insufficient mitigation and adaptation measures to tackle climate change and its impacts. According to the Climate Risk Index 2025, released on Wednesday by the Bonn-based environmental NGO Germanwatch, nearly 800,000 people …

India among countries worst hit by extreme weather events, made up 10% of global deaths
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India among countries worst hit by extreme weather events, made up 10% of global deaths

Hindustan Times  

India was among the 10 countries most affected by extreme weather events between 1993 and 2022, accounting for 10% of global fatalities caused by such events, and 4.3% of the damage. Some of the extreme weather events in India in these three decades are the 1998 Gujarat cyclone and the 1999 Odisha cyclone, cyclones Hudhud and Amphan in 2014 and …

26 extreme weather events led to 3,700 deaths globally in 2024: Report
3 months ago

26 extreme weather events led to 3,700 deaths globally in 2024: Report

Hindustan Times  

Climate change contributed to the deaths of at least 3,700 people and the displacement of millions in 26 extreme weather events that two climate attribution and research organisations studied in 2024. Extreme rain in Kerala and surrounding areas was one of the 219 extreme weather events studied for the report. “It’s likely the total number of people killed in extreme …

How does La Niña affect India’s climate? | Explained
3 months, 2 weeks ago

How does La Niña affect India’s climate? | Explained

The Hindu  

La Niña, a phase of the El Niño Southern Oscillation, occurs when the region of the Pacific Ocean between Indonesia and South America is cooler than usual. Climate change may increase the frequency and intensity of both La Niña and El Niño events, as rising sea and land temperatures disrupt the Pacific’s balance. Meteorology of a La Niña winter Cities …

Amid weather extremes, India demands West up climate funding
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid weather extremes, India demands West up climate funding

Hindustan Times  

India is expected to reiterate its call for adequate climate finance from developed nations, including contributions running into trillions of dollars annually, as the UN Climate Change Conference began in Baku on Monday against the backdrop of unprecedented weather extremes that have battered India as well as the world, and new signs that the globe is on track for more …

Harsh weather sends up deaths by 144% in Telangana
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Harsh weather sends up deaths by 144% in Telangana

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Over 1,81,419 acres of crop area were affected, 66 people died, and 4,350 animal deaths were reported, all due to extreme weather events which spanned over 50 days from January 1 to September 30, revealed ‘India Climate Report 2024’, launched by the Centre for Science and Environment and its publication, Down to Earth. CSE report said there had been …

Extreme Weather Devastation: Central India Suffers the Most, As India Grapples with Crop Losses
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Extreme Weather Devastation: Central India Suffers the Most, As India Grapples with Crop Losses

News 18  

Extreme weather events have severely affected crop land in India, with Central India being the hardest-hit. The region has witnessed a 54% increase in crop area affected due to extreme weather events compared to 2022. The state has been particularly hard-hit, with Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh also suffering significant losses.

Over 85% of Indian districts exposed to extreme climate events: Study
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 85% of Indian districts exposed to extreme climate events: Study

The Hindu  

More than 85% of districts in India are exposed to extreme climate events such as floods, droughts and cyclones, according to a new study. The study by IPE Global and Esri India also found that 45% of the districts were experiencing a "swapping" trend, where traditionally flood-prone areas were becoming drought-prone and vice versa. Using a penta-decadal analysis, the study …

My life at 50C: India’s new reality of extreme heat
7 months ago

My life at 50C: India’s new reality of extreme heat

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Life at 50C: Delhi’s streets struggling to cope with heatwave At least 110 people died from heatstroke across the …

‘International Cooperation is Required to Fight Heatwaves’: Climate Scientist Indu. K. Murthy
8 months, 1 week ago

‘International Cooperation is Required to Fight Heatwaves’: Climate Scientist Indu. K. Murthy

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 23, 2024 17:21 IST - 7 MINS READ State governments and the Centre were caught on the back foot as they scrambled to implement heat action plans this summer as parts of India reeled under heatwaves, which killed 58 people in New Delhi alone. Governments must support research and innovation in heat resilience technologies and strategies, given …

Global heat hits fresh record in 12-month streak
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Global heat hits fresh record in 12-month streak

Hindustan Times  

Every month since June 2023 has recorded average temperatures that are 1.5 degrees C warmer than the pre-industrial period and the global average temperature for the past 12 months is the highest on record, at 0.76 degree C above the 1991-2020 average and 1.64 degrees C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average, European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Monday. …

Lack of heat-related death numbers shows that India is unprepared for the next crisis
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lack of heat-related death numbers shows that India is unprepared for the next crisis

Hindustan Times  

Though India experienced one of its worst summers with record heatwave days and prolonged warm night periods since April across the country, a reliable estimate of how many lives were lost is not available. Climate change has impacted temperature-related neonatal deaths in all countries surveyed, with most pronounced climate-induced losses from increased heat and gains from decreased cold observed in …

Extreme heat in India has killed more than 100 people in the past three and a half months
9 months, 1 week ago

Extreme heat in India has killed more than 100 people in the past three and a half months

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — A monthslong heat wave across swathes of India has killed more than 100 people and led to over 40,000 suspected cases of heat stroke in the past three and a half months, according to data from India’s Health Ministry. People rest under a stationary train coach on a hot summer day in Mumbai, India Climate experts also …

Heat stress may reduce from June 19; monsoon remains weak and slow
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Heat stress may reduce from June 19; monsoon remains weak and slow

Hindustan Times  

Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely to continue over many parts of North India during next 3 days and gradually abate thereafter, India Meteorological Department said on Sunday. “Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely in many/most parts of Uttar Pradesh during June 17 and 18 and Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi on June 17; in isolated/some parts …

Climate crisis made May heatwaves 1.5C hotter in India, study says
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Climate crisis made May heatwaves 1.5C hotter in India, study says

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The unprecedented heatwaves that scorched northern and central India in May were made 1.5 degrees …

India’s deadly heat kills over 200 people, including dozens of poll workers as elections wrap up
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India’s deadly heat kills over 200 people, including dozens of poll workers as elections wrap up

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Over 200 people, including dozens of workers on election duty, have died in the last …

A scorching heat wave kills 14 in India ahead of a final round of election voting on Saturday
10 months ago

A scorching heat wave kills 14 in India ahead of a final round of election voting on Saturday

Associated Press  

PATNA, India — A blistering heat wave has killed at least 14 people, including 10 election officials, in eastern India with temperatures soaring up to 49.9 degrees Celsius in parts of the country this week, officials said Friday. The heat wave came as hundreds of millions of Indians have been voting in a 6-week long general election, increasing health risks …

Sunstroke Kills 54 As India Reels From Heatwave, Rajasthan Court Urges Centre To Declare Emergency
10 months ago

Sunstroke Kills 54 As India Reels From Heatwave, Rajasthan Court Urges Centre To Declare Emergency

News 18  

At least 54 people have lost their lives so far due to the continued heatwave conditions in several parts of the country, especially the northern region. Based on this, in most of these states, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand in all these states we have given an Orange alert for heat waves has …

Heatwave: Why is north and central India facing a severe heatwave? | Explained
10 months ago

Heatwave: Why is north and central India facing a severe heatwave? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: At least five people in Bihar’s Aurangabad city reportedly died on Thursday due to a sunstroke, news agency Reuters reported. Parts of north and central India continued to reel under a severe heatwave on Thursday, even as the India Meteorological Department predicted a gradual fall in temperature over the next five days. As per the IMD …

India may have recorded its hottest temperatures ever as Delhi faces extreme heatwave
10 months ago

India may have recorded its hottest temperatures ever as Delhi faces extreme heatwave

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Heatwaves are clearly the single largest threat to India’s well being today.” Aarti Khosla, director of Climate Trends These …

Getting ready for heatwaves
10 months ago

Getting ready for heatwaves

Hindustan Times  

A crushing heatwave that began more than a week ago has become unbearable since Monday. In Delhi, power consumption surpassed records and desperate families mobbed water tankers after their taps ran dry. A 40-year-old labourer who lived in a room with no air cooling died at a hospital during the week and the administration imposed fines on wasteful use of …

India reports first heat-related death this year
10 months ago

India reports first heat-related death this year

Al Jazeera  

A labourer dies of a heatstroke in New Delhi as parts of the city record 52.9 degrees Celsius. Extreme temperatures across India are having their worst impact in the country’s teeming megacities, experts have warned, as its capital reported its first death this season due to record-breaking heat. Due to the rising temperature, New Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena …

Heatwave conditions continue in northwest India, temperatures set to rise further, says IMD
10 months, 1 week ago

Heatwave conditions continue in northwest India, temperatures set to rise further, says IMD

India TV News  

The northwest region of the country continued to battle scorching heat as the blistering heatwave persisted unabated on Wednesday, with the mercury surging to 48 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan's Barmer, the highest temperature recorded in the country this year so far. At least 24 places in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh recorded maximum temperatures of …

Climate change to intensify heatwave in India: Scientists
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Climate change to intensify heatwave in India: Scientists

Hindustan Times  

The intense heat likely to hit India over the next few days will be exacerbated by climate change, according to a research group. A man takes shelter under an umbrella from the scorching sun on a hot summer afternoon in New Delhi The northwestern region of the country, including the capital Delhi, is expected to record temperatures that could exceed …

Extreme heat in April made worse by climate crisis: Study
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Extreme heat in April made worse by climate crisis: Study

Hindustan Times  

Extreme heat events in April over large parts of South Asia were made 45 times more likely and 0.85°C hotter by the climate crisis, an analysis by World Weather Attribution, a global team of climate scientists said on Tuesday. These results align with WWA’s previous studies in 2022 and 2023 focused on the South Asia region which found that climate …

What impact will the unrelenting heat have on India’s future health? | In Focus podcast
11 months ago

What impact will the unrelenting heat have on India’s future health? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

This March was the hottest on record globally, the 10th month in a row to hit this peak. This doesn’t feel surprising – most parts of India have been sweltering since last month, the India Meteorological Department or IMD hadd forecast heatwave conditions in parts of at least 10 States last week and it‘s only going to get worse in …

Severe heatwave alert for four states in next few days, says Weather Department
11 months ago

Severe heatwave alert for four states in next few days, says Weather Department

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department on Friday issued a heatwave warning for various regions across the country. In its weather bulletin, the IMD said that areas in East and South peninsular India would likely experience a continuation of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions for the next five days. The IMD said that the regions which would experience severe heatwave conditions include …

India among worst hit by extreme heat, floods, glacier disaster in 2023: WMO
11 months, 1 week ago

India among worst hit by extreme heat, floods, glacier disaster in 2023: WMO

Hindustan Times  

Asia remained the world’s most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water-related hazards in 2023, the World Meteorological Organisation said on Tuesday while highlighting that extreme heat, severe floods, a glacial lake outburst flood devastated parts of India also last year. In India, Yemen, and Pakistan, floods were the natural hazard event which caused the greatest number of fatalities, highlighting …

Himalayas to see year-long drought if global warming is not checked, shows study
1 year, 1 month ago

Himalayas to see year-long drought if global warming is not checked, shows study

Live Mint  

The Himalayan region is set to witness lasting drought for over a year if global temperatures increase by 3 degrees Celsius, reveals a new study. The team of researchers found a large increase in the exposure of agricultural land to drought conditions with 3 degrees Celsius warming. Hence, the study calls for limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius which would …

Scientists uncover causes behind ongoing cold wave in north India
1 year, 2 months ago

Scientists uncover causes behind ongoing cold wave in north India

India TV News  

Ongoing cold wave conditions in North India are traced back to the intrusion of cold and dry air from the Siberian high, a revelation from a study conducted by researchers at IISER Mohali. The meticulous methodology used for identifying cold wave events considers factors like the normalised minimum temperature anomaly and standard deviations. The study identified 509 cold wave days, …

With El Nino around, the heat is on
1 year, 4 months ago

With El Nino around, the heat is on

Hindustan Times  

This year, forest fires turned swathes of hills and forests to ash in Europe, virtually wiping out an entire town as all past temperature records fell. El Nino conditions, a phenomenon where the equatorial Pacific waters become warmer than usual, are partly to blame for the trend, and it is just getting stronger, making next year likely to become even …

Climate Change Challenges Threats Extreme Weather Events Floods Droughts Heat Waves Water Scarcity India Intensify By Next Decade
1 year, 7 months ago

Climate Change Challenges Threats Extreme Weather Events Floods Droughts Heat Waves Water Scarcity India Intensify By Next Decade

ABP News  

Climate change is proving its presence worldwide through increased extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, landslides, excessive rain, heat waves, and sea level rise. More frequent and severe extreme weather events, water scarcity, sea level rise, increased cyclonic activity, and landslides are some of the impacts of climate change India is likely to witness by the next decade, the …

India is mopping up from unprecedented flooding. Here's what it's like to be caught up in South Asia's climate crisis
1 year, 8 months ago

India is mopping up from unprecedented flooding. Here's what it's like to be caught up in South Asia's climate crisis

ABC  

On an early morning in the middle of India's monsoon season, I set off on a small plane with some friends on our way to visit the Himalayan mountain town of Manali. More than 100 people have been killed because of heavy rains in northern India and we watched terrifying footage of bridges, homes, hotels and cars being swept away …

North India floods: As rains kill more than 100 in India, what makes south Asia’s monsoons deadlier?
1 year, 8 months ago

North India floods: As rains kill more than 100 in India, what makes south Asia’s monsoons deadlier?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Recent heavy rains and flash floods remind us of one of the important impacts of climate change on monsoon,” …

Editorial: Earth is breaking heat records. Now can world leaders get serious about climate change?
1 year, 8 months ago

Editorial: Earth is breaking heat records. Now can world leaders get serious about climate change?

LA Times  

The last three days have probably been the Earth’s hottest on record. The global average daily temperature hit 62.6 degrees on Monday, which was the highest since modern record-keeping began more than four decades ago, according to the University of Maine’s Climate Reanalyzer project, which uses satellite data and computer simulations to measure the world’s weather conditions. There have always …

In rural India, summer's heat can be deadly. Ambulance crews see the toll up close
1 year, 9 months ago

In rural India, summer's heat can be deadly. Ambulance crews see the toll up close

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Siren blaring, Sunil Kumar Naik's …

UP heat wave made at least two times more likely by climate change, shows analysis
1 year, 9 months ago

UP heat wave made at least two times more likely by climate change, shows analysis

The Hindu  

Climate change at least doubled the chances of heat wave in Uttar Pradesh which swept through the state recently, causing multiple hospitalisations, an analysis conducted using a metric called the Climate Shift Index shows. The analysis shows that certain parts of Uttar Pradesh reached CSI levels of three, indicating temperatures that have become at least three times more likely due …

Explained | Was India’s hot summer of 2023 the first of many to come?
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained | Was India’s hot summer of 2023 the first of many to come?

The Hindu  

It will be fair to say that many of us are looking forward to the monsoon season this year, eager to put behind us one of the hottest summers ever on record. The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Sixth Assessment Report warned of prolonged rain-free periods along with excessive rainfall in many parts of the world. There is also …

Dozens die as northern India swelters under heatwave
1 year, 9 months ago

Dozens die as northern India swelters under heatwave

Al Jazeera  

Officials say at least 34 people have died in the past two days as heatwave takes a toll in India’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh. At least 34 people have died in the past two days as a large swath of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh swelters under severe heat, officials said on Saturday, prompting doctors to …

CLIMATE CHANGE | India’s sweltering heatwaves cause unbearable suffering
1 year, 10 months ago

CLIMATE CHANGE | India’s sweltering heatwaves cause unbearable suffering

The Hindu  

Published : May 31, 2023 14:43 IST - 4 MINS READ Blistering heat has taken a toll on people’s lives in large parts of India as temperatures went as high as 45 degrees Celsius in recent weeks. If current warming trends continue, temperatures will rise so high that the human body’s ability to maintain a stable internal temperature and expel …

‘Hard to be homeless in this heat’: India’s brutal summer is here
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Hard to be homeless in this heat’: India’s brutal summer is here

Al Jazeera  

New Delhi, India- India has started experiencing what could be another extremely hot summer, similar to last year when the country saw a devastating heatwave that led to widespread human suffering and affected workplaces, informal workers, landless labourers, marginalised communities, agriculture, and the overall economy. From wheat to peas to ground nuts, the crop died standing in the fields, burnt …

Heat waves which used to occur once in a century are now expected once in five years: study
1 year, 10 months ago

Heat waves which used to occur once in a century are now expected once in five years: study

The Hindu  

An international team comprising leading climate scientists, which studied the extremely humid heat in South and Southeast Asia in April 2023, said that heat waves in India and Bangladesh which used to occur less than once a century on average can now be expected around once in five years. According to rapid attribution analysis by the team as part of …

Frequency of intense heatwaves to rise further: Experts
1 year, 10 months ago

Frequency of intense heatwaves to rise further: Experts

Hindustan Times  

The frequency of intense heatwaves and extreme weather events are expected to increase in the coming years, especially in parts of northwest, central, east India and Pakistan, in view of the climate crisis, experts have said. The annual Lancet Report released last year said that India recorded a 55% rise in deaths due to extreme heat between 2000-2004 and 2017-2021. …

Scorching heat to rise in India in May, MeT department issues alert
1 year, 11 months ago

Scorching heat to rise in India in May, MeT department issues alert

Live Mint  

India is predicting blistering heat across swathes of the country in May, which could strain the power network, hurt the economy and threaten people’s lives. Parts of northeast India will The South Asian nation has been bracing for a searing summer after record-shattering heat in 2022 that caused widespread suffering and affected global wheat supplies. Heat waves trigger spikes in …

Fears for Asia’s summer after recent ‘monster’ heatwave
1 year, 11 months ago

Fears for Asia’s summer after recent ‘monster’ heatwave

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A “monster” Asian heatwave which shattered temperature records in more than a dozen countries is …

Heatwaves are preventing India from achieving development goals: Study
1 year, 11 months ago

Heatwaves are preventing India from achieving development goals: Study

Live Mint  

Heatwaves in India are not only affecting the health of the people but also impacting the economic and developmental goals of the country. A new study has revealed the impact of scorching heat on India's agriculture, economy, and public health. The study informs that India is currently “facing a collision of multiple, cumulative climate hazards” resulting in extreme weather events …

DC Edit | Summer may see extreme heat
1 year, 11 months ago

DC Edit | Summer may see extreme heat

Deccan Chronicle  

It’s summer and along with the season heatwaves are inevitable, particularly in El Nino years. It is also a freakish timing of the poll cycles that sees most general elections being held in the peak of summer, as they would probably be in 2024 as well, thus increasing the risk of exposure of people to the hazards of increasing wet …

Heatwaves in India becoming more serious; 90% of the country, Delhi in 'danger zone', says study
1 year, 11 months ago

Heatwaves in India becoming more serious; 90% of the country, Delhi in 'danger zone', says study

Firstpost  

New Delhi: According to a recent study, heatwaves are growing more common and severe in India as a result of climate change, with over 90 per cent of the nation being in the “extremely cautious” or “danger zone” of their effects. To assess India’s climate vulnerability and the potential impact of climate change on SDG progress, researchers at the University …

Weather update: 90 per cent of India, entire Delhi in danger zone of 'heatwave' impacts | KNOW DETAILS
1 year, 11 months ago

Weather update: 90 per cent of India, entire Delhi in danger zone of 'heatwave' impacts | KNOW DETAILS

India TV News  

Heatwave in India : Heatwaves in India are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change, with over 90 per cent of the country in the extremely cautious or danger zone of their impacts, according to a new study. It suggested that heatwaves have impeded India's progress towards achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals more significantly than previously …

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