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North Sea heat wave fueled underwater plankton bloom largely missed by satellites

When a marine heat wave strikes, scientists often turn to satellites to see how the ocean is responding. From space, cha

Phys.org 16 Oct 2026 1:30 am

Mumbai gets first heatwave alert as mercury is set to hit 38 degree Celsius

Temperatures expected to climb to 38C on Friday, prompting the IMD to issue its first heat wave warning of the season fo

Mid Day 9 Oct 2026 7:18 am

Global crop prices rise up to 30%, but agrochemical demand remains weak: Jefferies

Global crop prices rose sharply during the September quarter, with wheat prices increasing 30 per cent year-on-year, but

devdiscourse 8 Oct 2026 12:43 pm

Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of ice volume in 2026, second-highest on record

Glaciers in Switzerland the home to the most in the Alps lost 5.5 per cent of their ice volume this year, the second-big

Business Standard 1 Oct 2026 7:52 am

Americas power grid is heading toward a difficult electricity crunch. Could the answer already be sitting quietly in millions of parking lots?

American power grids face a severe double strain. Surging electricity demand from new data centers and industrial electr

The Economic Times 24 Sep 2026 1:50 am

Triple whammy: Ongoing wars, nuclear threats worsen climate crisis

Why ignore Greenhouse-Gas emissions from arms race and warfare? By Dr Arun Mitra Forest fires across different parts of

The Northlines 21 Sep 2026 11:40 pm

Students could face a school holiday as Ohio heat index nears 102F but whether classes are canceled depends on one crucial building feature

Some Avon Lake schools closed due to extreme heat while others remained open. Older buildings without air conditioning b

The Economic Times 2 Sep 2026 6:21 pm

Drought, wildfires & a brutal 'once-in-a-millennium' summer plague Britain

Britain has endured its hottest summer on record, marked by successive heat waves, drought, destructive wildfires and wa

The Economic Times 2 Sep 2026 12:15 pm

Gas-based power plants helped stabilize grid during night hours in April-May

The International Gas Union (IGU) says that India provides a recent example of how heat waves can translate into higher

The Hindu Businessline 30 Aug 2026 3:52 pm

APs Energy Demand Rises 1520% Due To Heat Wave

On Friday, the state consumed 280 MU of power. Earlier, AP had witnessed the highest ever energy consumption of 288.9 MU

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2026 3:16 am

Belgian farmer hasnt irrigated his crops in 26 years: How Diederik Steyaerts soil holds water even during dry weather

Belgian farmer Diederik Steyaert says he has not irrigated his crops in 26 years. His unusual soil-management methods, i

The Economic Times 29 Aug 2026 6:38 pm

Climate change may be making El Nino events stronger, suggests study

A new study suggests that El Ninos - the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temper

Business Standard 28 Aug 2026 7:55 am

Record Ocean Heat Waves Threaten Marine Ecosystems and Human Life

Earth is simmering in its hottest water temps on record and that is yet another sign of our climate system under strain

Deccan Chronicle 26 Aug 2026 1:17 pm

Britain and France swelter again as western Europe is hit by another heat wave

Britain recorded its hottest day of the year with temperatures reaching 38.1 degrees Celsius. Western Europe is experien

The Economic Times 13 Aug 2026 10:28 pm

Britain poised for record hot summer as western Europe swelters under another heat wave

Forecasters are predicting the mercury to rise as high as 38 Celsius in central and southeast England, falling just shor

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 4:33 pm

Tokyo used rooftop rainwater and AI-powered spraying to fight extreme urban heat; study finds potential to cool buildings and cut air-conditioning demand and reducing the intensity of heat waves

Rooftop rainwater harvesting: Tokyo's rooftops may offer a new strategy for extreme heat management. Rainwater harvestin

The Economic Times 10 Aug 2026 11:46 pm

UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature record

Europe is experiencing its fifth heat wave this season with temperatures nearing forty degrees Celsius. The United Kingd

The Economic Times 10 Aug 2026 5:17 pm

Western Europe Sets New Temperature Record Amid Heat Wave

Last month saw the highest average sea surface temperature ever recorded for July across the extra-polar oceans

Deccan Chronicle 10 Aug 2026 8:33 am

Europe swelters as heat wave grips continent, Italy issues nationwide red alert

Italy issued its highest heat alert across major cities as Europe faced extreme weather. Record temperatures were record

The Economic Times 6 Aug 2026 5:13 pm

From higher power bills to canceled trips: How extreme heat is reshaping daily life in the US

Americans report extreme heat significantly impacts daily life and finances. Electricity bills are rising, affecting nea

The Economic Times 6 Aug 2026 3:06 pm

Austria records all-time temperature high of 41C

Austria has set a new record with temperatures soaring to a staggering 41 degrees Celsius, marking its hottest day in hi

The Economic Times 4 Aug 2026 10:28 pm

3 lions die of heatstroke at Tokyo zoo

The zoo said that 10 of its 16 lions have been ill. Japan has been experiencing an extreme heat wave since late July.

Web Dunia 4 Aug 2026 2:53 pm

South Korea Faces Extreme Heat Wave, Temperatures Exceed 41 Degrees Celsius

Seoul, August 3: South Korea continues to grapple with unprecedented heat on Monday. Several regions across the country

Daily Kiran 3 Aug 2026 10:04 pm

Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western US

A significant heat wave is currently affecting large areas of the Western United States. Temperatures are nearing record

The Economic Times 2 Aug 2026 6:56 am

Heat wave bringing record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of western U.S.

Dangerous heat and warnings were plaguing the region Saturday, and the National Weather Service on Saturday (August 1) f

The Hindu 2 Aug 2026 5:56 am

Heat Wave Death Toll Rises in England Amidst European Heat Crisis

London, July 30: Europe is sweltering in heat this July. In England, the number of excess deaths attributed to the sever

Daily Kiran 30 Jul 2026 5:10 pm

France widens mass evacuation as wildfire flares near Atlantic resorts

French authorities ordered more evacuations along the Atlantic coast as heat threatened firefighters. Thousands of resid

The Economic Times 29 Jul 2026 7:29 am

Firefighters in France hold back vast wildfire as heat returns to test their grip

Fires in France have forced roughly 330,000 people to evacuate, while Spain entered its fourth heat wave of the summer

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 3:32 pm

Where are the wildfires in Spain and France? Areas affected, evacuation updates and latest situation

Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 people to evacuate their homes. These fires have scorched vast ar

The Economic Times 28 Jul 2026 12:13 pm

US Heat Advisory Today (July 27): Heat warnings issued across multiple states as temperatures soar above 100F

A dangerous heat wave grips large parts of the United States with high heat index values. North Texas and the Chicago me

The Economic Times 27 Jul 2026 5:27 pm

Sweltering Heat Wave Grips US for a Second Straight Day

Meteorologists said the sweltering weather was the result of another heat dome a phenomenon in which atmospheric condit

Deccan Chronicle 27 Jul 2026 6:35 am

Fighting wildfires is getting harder these tips could help

Intense, relentless heat waves and prolonged drought have triggered another severe wildfire season across Europe this su

Web Dunia 24 Jul 2026 4:31 pm

How heat waves are messing with your sleep

Residents across Europe have struggled to sleep during the latest record heat waves. But as the planet continues to warm

Web Dunia 23 Jul 2026 4:13 pm

Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean

Spain's firefighters are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara, which is one of the country's largest blazes. This

The Economic Times 23 Jul 2026 12:24 pm

Firefighters in central Spain battle huge wildfire during heat wave

AP Barcelona Firefighters in central Spain on Wednesday battled a wildfire that has burned over 32,000 hectares in one o

The Navhind Times 23 Jul 2026 12:49 am

Europe's early heat wave led to rise in deaths, may have killed over 10,000

Several heat waves have killed thousands of people in the past few years in Europe

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 4:35 pm

Record-Smashing Heat Wave Surges From West To Eastern US, Canada

Scientists say a brewing super El Nino in the equatorial Pacific could also be influencing the heat dome; US forecasters

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jul 2026 1:10 pm

Heat Wave: APs Energy Consumption Reaches Peak at 286 MU Per Day

Andhra Pradesh has activated a contingency plan as power demand surged to nearly 286 million units a day amid the heat w

Deccan Chronicle 14 Jul 2026 9:30 pm

Heat wave smashes records across central US

A severe heat wave gripped the central United States, setting new temperature records. Salt Lake City and Billings exper

The Economic Times 13 Jul 2026 8:22 am

Andhra Pradesh: Heat Wave Conditions To Continue For Next Days In AP

While coastal Andhra Pradesh remains under a heat wave warning, Rayalaseema is expected to experience hot weather along

Deccan Chronicle 12 Jul 2026 11:03 pm

Germany: June heat wave linked to 5,000 excess deaths

Several other European Union countries reported thousands of additional deaths as June 2026 officially became the hottes

Web Dunia 10 Jul 2026 10:03 am

Flash Flood Warnings Issued for New York City, Northeast as Heat Wave Breaks

Flash flood warnings were issued Monday for parts of New York, Philadelphia and New Jersey as rounds of storms moved thr

Deccan Chronicle 7 Jul 2026 8:20 am

Trump's Fireworks Made Washington World's Most Polluted City

July 4 fell during a record-breaking heat wave that upended the parades, block parties and barbecues that traditionally

NDTV 7 Jul 2026 2:41 am

U.S. Fourth of July celebrations: Dangerous heat wave forces cancellation of Independence Day parade in Washington

Around 160 million Americans were under either major or extreme heat warnings as the country prepared to mark the 250th

The Hindu 4 Jul 2026 1:56 pm

Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events in Washington, strains power grids across US

A severe heatwave has disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across the central and eastern United States, forcing cancel

The Economic Times 4 Jul 2026 9:43 am

UPDATE 1-Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events across eastern US

Among the events disrupted by the sweltering heat was the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington,

The Hindu 4 Jul 2026 3:50 am

Heatwave In US Delays 250th Independence Day Celebrations

A blistering heat wave gripping several states across the East Coast of the US prompted the closure of the Great America

NDTV 4 Jul 2026 12:39 am

How to sleep in a heat wave without AC: Experts reveal when to stop using a fan and the simple bathroom hack that helps

Millions of Americans are searching for how to keep a bedroom cool without AC as record summer heat pushes nighttime tem

The Economic Times 3 Jul 2026 12:10 am

Using sunscreen more often in heat waves? Top points men, women with oily, dry, sensitive skins must know

Sunscreen for men, women: The two major types of sunscreens chemical and mineral handle the sun's ultraviolet rays dif

The Economic Times 2 Jul 2026 5:26 pm

In Graphics: Europe searches for ACs in soaring heat

Europes severe heat wave is forcing many to finally consider home cooling, an idea they had long resisted for reasons ra

The Economic Times 30 Jun 2026 12:56 am

Heatwave, High Humidity To Grip Large Parts Of US

A deadly heat wave grips the eastern US with humidity making temps feel up to 46C, while wildfires rage in the West, thr

NDTV 29 Jun 2026 2:44 pm

Heat wave alert, World Cup 2026 weather forecast: High temperatures, humidity alert for New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Dallas, Little Rock, Arkansas, Memphis, Tennessee

Heat wave alert: Weather forecast predicts that temperatures will soar into the 90s and low 100 degrees Fahrenheit (mid

The Economic Times 29 Jun 2026 5:54 am

Fact check: As Europe bakes, should you trust your sunscreen?

As a heat wave sweeps across Europe, claims are resurfacing online questioning whether sunscreen is safe or linked to sk

Web Dunia 28 Jun 2026 4:37 pm

Europe heat wave: 1,000 excess deaths recorded in France

The French Health Ministry has noted a sharp increase in deaths especially in areas hit hardest by the heat wave. German

Web Dunia 28 Jun 2026 2:29 pm

Europe faces scorching weekend as heat wave moves east

At least 193 million people across Europe are likely to experience temperatures above 35 C (95 F) on Saturday, according

Web Dunia 27 Jun 2026 5:22 pm

A historic heat wave catches Europe's fashion industry unprepared

Paris Fashion Week attendees battled sweltering heat, with ice packs becoming the hottest accessory. Historic venues, la

The Economic Times 26 Jun 2026 6:54 pm

By the numbers: What to know about Europe's record-breaking heat wave

Western Europe is grappling with an unprecedented June heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40C in many areas. Spain ha

The Economic Times 26 Jun 2026 5:54 pm

Heat wave: Why you should skip that cold beer or cocktail

Summer, the FIFA World Cup and a cold beer. Sounds like a dream? Be careful, though; the combination of heat and alcohol

Web Dunia 25 Jun 2026 1:18 pm

France Records Its Hottest Day Ever as Europe Withers in Early Heat Wave

Punishing temperatures extended to the United Kingdom and Spain, where weather agencies issued red alerts about the risk

Deccan Chronicle 24 Jun 2026 6:51 am

Chennai Corporation relaxes working hours for conservancy workers owing to heat wave

The civic body also planned to improve conservancy operations in residential areas, expedite work on toilet construction

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 12:32 am

France restricts public alcohol consumption, outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

More than 200,000 people across Europe died from heat-related causes over the last four years, and most of the fatalitie

The Hindu 21 Jun 2026 12:37 pm