UK govt holds emergency meet as Britain issues its first-ever 'red' alert for extreme heat
2 years, 5 months ago

UK govt holds emergency meet as Britain issues its first-ever 'red' alert for extreme heat

India TV News  

Highlights British government held an emergency response meeting to plan for record high temperatures next week The alert covers large parts of England on Monday and Tuesday, when temperatures may reach 40 degree The British heat record is 38.7C, set in 2019 UK heatwave: The British government held an emergency response meeting Saturday to plan for record high temperatures next week after weather authorities issued their first-ever “red” warning for extreme heat. The alert covers large parts of England on Monday and Tuesday, when temperatures may reach 40 degrees Celsius for the first time, posing a risk of serious illness and even death among healthy people, the U.K. Met Office, the country's weather service, said Friday. The alert comes as scientists say climate change is increasing the likelihood of exceptional heat waves in Britain, a country unaccustomed to such temperatures. Across the U.K., average July temperatures range from a daily high of 21 C to a low of 12 C. London Mayor Sadiq Khan met with representatives of the National Health Service, police, fire and other emergency services on Friday to review plans to deal with the heat emergency.

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UK weather health alert issued by Met Office as temperatures to soar across country
6 months ago

UK weather health alert issued by Met Office as temperatures to soar across country

The Independent  

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Heatwave: Health Ministry Issues Advisory, Asks States & UTs To Submit Data On Heatstroke, Deaths Daily
6 months ago

Heatwave: Health Ministry Issues Advisory, Asks States & UTs To Submit Data On Heatstroke, Deaths Daily

ABP News  

As severe heatwave conditions have grappled several parts of the country, the Ministry of Health issued an advisory to all States and Union Territories to submit data on heatstroke cases and deaths, on daily basis. The health ministry has also directed the states and UTs to submit data regarding the total deaths from March 1, this year, and also make …

Health Ministry directs States on managing heat wave, fire hazard
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Health Ministry directs States on managing heat wave, fire hazard

The Hindu  

The Health Ministry on Thursday held a virtual meeting with States and Union Territories to assess preparedness for heat wave conditions, and fire and electrical safety measures adopted by healthcare facilities across the country. “The move, besides standardising the checklist for all healthcare establishments, will also make monitoring seamless, and ensure patient and staff safety,’‘ a senior Health Ministry official …

Heatwave warning: Are you prepared for it?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Heatwave warning: Are you prepared for it?

Hindustan Times  

Planning that summer road trip soon? Symptoms may include organ failure, dry, red skin, lack of sweating, confusion brought on by a lack of blood supply to the brain, and occasionally convulsions.” Rise in cases of heat-related illnesses As heatwave conditions escalate, there is a rise in illnesses across the country. Consultant physician, Internal Medicine, Marengo Asia Hospitals Faridabad High …

Extreme heat sets records, brings health warnings in Europe, US
1 year, 5 months ago

Extreme heat sets records, brings health warnings in Europe, US

Al Jazeera  

Red alerts are issued for parts of Europe as the UN weather agency says heatwave in northern hemisphere is set to intensify. The European Union’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre issued red alerts for high temperatures for most of Italy, northeastern Spain, Croatia, Serbia, southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey, reporting from Nevada in the US, said …

Cities have long made plans for extreme heat. Are they enough in a warming world?
1 year, 5 months ago

Cities have long made plans for extreme heat. Are they enough in a warming world?

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I don’t know a single city that is truly prepared for the …

Cities have long made plans for extreme heat. Are they enough in a warming world?
1 year, 5 months ago

Cities have long made plans for extreme heat. Are they enough in a warming world?

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. “I don’t know a single city that is truly prepared for the worst-case scenario that some climate scientists fear,” said Eric Klinenberg, a professor of social sciences at New York University who wrote a book about the Chicago heat wave. “We just …

Cities have long made plans for extreme heat. Are they enough in a warming world?
1 year, 5 months ago

Cities have long made plans for extreme heat. Are they enough in a warming world?

LA Times  

Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. “I don’t know a single city that is truly prepared for the worst-case scenario that some climate scientists fear,” said Eric Klinenberg, a professor of social sciences at New York University who wrote a book about the Chicago heat wave. “We just don’t do …

Heatwave health warning now in place across much of UK
1 year, 6 months ago

Heatwave health warning now in place across much of UK

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. The Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency …

Hot weather puts pressure on A&E departments
1 year, 6 months ago

Hot weather puts pressure on A&E departments

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It comes as an NHS …

How to stay safe in the extreme heat
2 years, 4 months ago

How to stay safe in the extreme heat

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Met Office has issued a new amber warning for …

UK heatwave: Weather forecasters get ‘unprecedented’ abuse for reporting facts on climate crisis
2 years, 4 months ago

UK heatwave: Weather forecasters get ‘unprecedented’ abuse for reporting facts on climate crisis

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 Weather forecasters were bombarded with “unprecedented” abuse during the UK’s record-breaking heatwave, according to key …

Red alert: Heatwaves burn Europe, UK as climate change takes centre stage
2 years, 5 months ago

Red alert: Heatwaves burn Europe, UK as climate change takes centre stage

India Today  

In what is one of the rarest events, the United Kingdom has sounded a red alert, the country’s first-ever extreme heat warning, as hot, dry weather scorches mainland Europe. The current heat in Britain is reflected across much of Europe, where extreme temperatures and lack of rain are leading to multiple major wildfires in France, Spain and elsewhere. READ | …

Britain wakes up from warmest-ever night, but no relief in day too
2 years, 5 months ago

Britain wakes up from warmest-ever night, but no relief in day too

India TV News  

Highlights Temperatures remained above 25°C overnight for the first time in the country Weather office predicted temperatures to hit 40°C during the day Almost 600 heat-related deaths were reported in Spain and Portugal, where temperatures reached 47°C Britain woke up from the country’s warmest-ever night on Tuesday and braced for a day when temperatures are forecast to hit 40 degrees …

London declares ‘major incident’ as heatwave grips Europe
2 years, 5 months ago

London declares ‘major incident’ as heatwave grips Europe

Al Jazeera  

Britain records its highest temperature on record as fires rage in Western Europe amid sweltering heat. London’s firefighting authority has declared a major incident in the British capital in response to the surge in fires amid a record-breaking heatwave in the United Kingdom and Europe. 🌡️ For the first time ever, 40 Celsius has provisionally been exceeded in the UK …

Queen's guard receives water to drink outside London's Buckingham palace amid heatwave
2 years, 5 months ago

Queen's guard receives water to drink outside London's Buckingham palace amid heatwave

India Today  

A picture of a member of Queen Elizabeth II's guard receiving water to drink during the hot weather outside Buckingham Palace in London on Monday is going viral amid the heatwave that has pushed temperatures into the mid-40s Celsius in some regions of Britain. A member of the Queen's Guard receives water to drink outside Buckingham Palace in London, with …

Meltdown Monday: Epic heatwave stuns UK, here's how it is making headlines
2 years, 5 months ago

Meltdown Monday: Epic heatwave stuns UK, here's how it is making headlines

India Today  

The front pages of newspapers in Britain were dominated by heatwave warnings on Monday as the weather forecaster issued its first-ever red “extreme heat” warning for parts of England on Monday and Tuesday. Guardian front page, Monday 18 July 2022: Red alert: 'ferocious' heatwave set to send temperatures beyond 40C pic.twitter.com/9BZ2H8shWb — The Guardian July 17, 2022 The Mirror “Blowtorch …

UK witnesses its first ever 'extreme heatwave' as weather office warns of 'serious illness, death risks'
2 years, 5 months ago

UK witnesses its first ever 'extreme heatwave' as weather office warns of 'serious illness, death risks'

India TV News  

Highlights Britain's 1st-ever extreme heat warning is in effect for large parts of England amid hot weather The “red” alert will last throughout Monday and Tuesday when temperatures may reach 40 C Climate experts warn that global warming has increased the frequency of extreme weather events Britain's first-ever extreme heat warning is in effect for large parts of England as …

Monster heat wave triggers England’s first-ever extreme heat warning
2 years, 5 months ago

Monster heat wave triggers England’s first-ever extreme heat warning

LA Times  

A police officer gives water to a British soldier on guard duty outside Buckingham Palace in London on Monday. Millions of people in Britain stayed home or sought shade Monday under the country’s first-ever extreme heat warning, as hot, dry weather that has scorched mainland Europe for the last week moved north, disrupting travel, healthcare and education. The red heat …

UK braces for hottest day on record with precautions put in place
2 years, 5 months ago

UK braces for hottest day on record with precautions put in place

Al Jazeera  

Temperatures could hit 40C for the first time in the UK as train services are cancelled and health authorities warn of dangers. The United Kingdom is on course for its hottest day on record on Monday with temperatures forecast to hit 40 degrees Celsius for the first time, forcing railway companies to cancel services and health authorities to put more …

Warning over ‘ferocious heat’ as temperatures set to soar
2 years, 5 months ago

Warning over ‘ferocious heat’ as temperatures set to soar

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A health boss has warned that the forecast for high …

In Pictures: Thousands head to beaches as health boss warns of ‘ferocious heat’
2 years, 5 months ago

In Pictures: Thousands head to beaches as health boss warns of ‘ferocious heat’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tracy Nicholls, chief executive at the College of Paramedics, said the “ferocious heat” predicted …

U.K. to hold emergency response meeting ahead of record heat
2 years, 5 months ago

U.K. to hold emergency response meeting ahead of record heat

The Hindu  

The British government is set to hold an emergency response meeting on Saturday to plan for record high temperatures after authorities issued their first ever “red” warning for extreme heat early next week. The alert covers large parts of England on Monday and Tuesday when temperatures may reach 40° Celsius for the first time, posing a risk of serious illness …

Government to hold emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heatwave
2 years, 5 months ago

Government to hold emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heatwave

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Following the issuing of the Met Office’s first red warning for extreme heat, covering …

UK issues 1st-ever ‘red’ warning for hot weather next week
2 years, 5 months ago

UK issues 1st-ever ‘red’ warning for hot weather next week

Associated Press  

LONDON — British authorities issued their first ever “red” warning for extreme heat early next week, declaring a national emergency as forecasters predict record temperatures that will put even healthy people at risk of serious illness and death. “In a recent study we found that the likelihood of extremely hot days in the U.K. has been increasing and will continue …

England faces first-ever red weather warning over extreme heat wave
2 years, 5 months ago

England faces first-ever red weather warning over extreme heat wave

India Today  

The UK’s Meteorological Office on Friday issued a first-ever red extreme heat warning for parts of England, including London, next week as temperatures have continued to soar in the last few days. "We've just issued a red warning for extreme heat for Monday and Tuesday, which is the first such warning ever issued," said Met Office spokesperson Grahame Madge. Red …

In Pictures: Britain swelters as temperatures soar
2 years, 6 months ago

In Pictures: Britain swelters as temperatures soar

The Independent  

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Tackling extreme heat risks in India
2 years, 8 months ago

Tackling extreme heat risks in India

Hindustan Times  

Delhi recorded its fifth consecutive day of heat wave on Monday. Extreme heat exposures, already a public health emergency in India that killed an estimated 46,600 people aged 65 or older in 2019, continue to worsen. A robust public health policy response to extreme heat events must include early warning systems, effective outreach strategies to improve community awareness, and tailored …

Heat wave a glimpse of climate change’s impact in N. America
2 years, 9 months ago

Heat wave a glimpse of climate change’s impact in N. America

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Pacific Northwest was in the throes of a record-shattering heat wave last summer when a woman in her 70s was wheeled into an emergency room with symptoms of a life-threatening heat stroke. “Twenty years ago, it seems like we would talk about climate change as something that would happen over the coming generations — and …

Western heat wave threatens health in vulnerable communities
3 years, 6 months ago

Western heat wave threatens health in vulnerable communities

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With more frequent and intense heat …

More than 12 million UK people face severe health risks or death caused by climate crisis, study says
3 years, 10 months ago

More than 12 million UK people face severe health risks or death caused by climate crisis, 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 More than 12 million people in the UK face serious health problems – or potentially …

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