Source: The post is based on the article “Maharashtra heatstroke deaths: Protecting the vulnerable this summer” published in the Indian Express on 27th April 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About the impact of heatstrokes. News: Recently, fourteen people died from heatstroke while attending a government award function in an open space in Navi Mumbai. The IMD has predicted… Continue reading Maharashtra heatstroke deaths: Protecting the vulnerable this summer
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Heatwaves & Cool Heads – We shouldn’t panic about summer extremes, because there are well-understood solutions. The trick is to implement them smartly
Source: The post is based on the article “Heatwaves & Cool Heads – We shouldn’t panic about summer extremes, because there are well-understood solutions. The trick is to implement them smartly” published in The Times of India on 22nd April 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About the impact of heatwaves. News: Heatwaves have forced schools to close in… Continue reading Heatwaves & Cool Heads – We shouldn’t panic about summer extremes, because there are well-understood solutions. The trick is to implement them smartly
HAPless In Heat – As extreme summer temperatures hit many parts of India, are govts thinking of vulnerable groups?
Source: The post is based on the article “HAPless In Heat – As extreme summer temperatures hit many parts of India, are govts thinking of vulnerable groups?” published in The Times of India on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About the impact of heatwaves. News: Heatwaves have forced schools to close in parts of… Continue reading HAPless In Heat – As extreme summer temperatures hit many parts of India, are govts thinking of vulnerable groups?
Dealing with extreme heat
Source– The post is based on the article “Dealing with extreme heat” published in “The Hindu” on 17th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster and disaster management Relevance– Heat waves and stress News– The article explains the increasing heat distress in India. What are some data and facts associated with heat stress in India? Around 350… Continue reading Dealing with extreme heat
In Maharashtra heatstroke deaths, the critical factor of humidity
Source: The post is based on the article “In Maharashtra heatstroke deaths, the critical factor of humidity” published in the Indian Express on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About the impact of heatstrokes. News: Recently, thirteen people have died from an apparent heatstroke while attending a government award function in an open space in Navi Mumbai.… Continue reading In Maharashtra heatstroke deaths, the critical factor of humidity
India is at the bullseye of climate change’s heat impacting workers — this has economic effects
Source: The post is based on the article “India is at the bullseye of climate change’s heat impacting workers — this has economic effects” published in The Times of India on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate Change Relevance: Impact of rising heat News: The article discusses various impacts of rising heat on labour productivity… Continue reading India is at the bullseye of climate change’s heat impacting workers — this has economic effects
What is a heat dome? – Explained
Source: Indian Express, Hindustantimes, Livemint Relevance: Important weather phenomenon impacting the climate and the people. Synopsis: Parts of Canada and USA are reeling under severe heatwave caused due to a heat dome. Possible causes and likely impact are discussed. Contents1 Why in news?2 What is a heat dome?3 Impact of a heat dome4 Are heat… Continue reading What is a heat dome? – Explained
