Heat
According to preliminary data from the EU’s climate monitor, the world experienced record average temperatures in August for the second year in a row. While the exact figure for August 2024 is not yet confirmed, the Copernicus Climate Change Se..
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced today that heat waves cause the death of more than 175,000 people annually in Europe. WHO said that approximately 489 000 heat-related deaths occurred each year between 2000 and 2019, with the Region a..
What is Heat Stroke? Heat stroke, a severe form of heat-related illness, occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature, leading to a rapid rise, inability to sweat, and subsequent failure to cool down. This condition is potentiall..
The seasonal onset of the fierce and dry Simoom winds has commenced today and will continue for two weeks, as announced by Qatar Calendar House (QCH). Simoom, a well-known phenomenon in the Arabian Peninsula, brings with it extremely hot and dry w..
With schools closed and children at home for the long summer break, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) reminds parents and caregivers to protect children from excessive heat and humidity to prevent heat-related illnesses, which are more prevalent during..
Kuwait has announced temporary power cuts in certain areas during peak consumption hours, citing difficulties in meeting the increased demand caused by extreme summer heat. On Wednesday, Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable E..
Since the onset of summer in Qatar, the government has implemented various measures to protect people from heat-related illnesses in both indoor and outdoor spaces, while also raising awareness through social media channels. With rising temperatures,..
In an effort to protect workers from the hazards of summer heat stress, the Ministry of Labour has announced a ban on outdoor work during daytime hours. Effective from June 1, 2024, to September 15, 2024, working in open spaces will be prohibited bet..
The maximum temperature in India breached the critical threshold of 50°C for the first time this summer, coming close to the all-time high as deadly heat waves sweep across several states. On Tuesday, the mercury hit a scorching 50.5°..
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