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Parts of southern Romania, including the capital Bucharest, are now subject to an orange heatwave warning. Doctors have warned that vulnerable people, such as children and the elderly, should avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. Last Romania also endured a heatwave. In July and August 2023 the temperature climbed to 39 degrees Celsius in the eastern city of Iasi. The rate Earth is warming hit an all-time high in 2023 with 92% of last year’s surprising record-shattering heat caused by humans, top scientists calculated.
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A group of 32 monkeys drowned in a well in India after extreme temperatures drove them on a desperate search for water. The monkeys were found dead in an irrigation well in Jharkhand state, according to local forest officials. They jumped into a well with steep sides to find water as other sources had dried up but couldn’t get out. Officials found water in the animals’ lungs and no foul play in their deaths. Wild animals have been making their way into villages throughout the heatwave. Several jackals also died after falling into a well while searching for water a few days ago. The unprecedent...
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The rate Earth is warming hit an all-time high in 2023 with 92 per cent of last year's record-shattering heat caused by humans, top scientists calculated. The group of 57 scientists from around the world used UN-approved methods to examine what's behind last year's deadly burst of heat. They said even with a faster warming rate they don't see evidence of significant acceleration in human-caused climate change beyond increased fossil fuel burning. Last year's record temperatures were so unusual that scientists have been debating what's behind the big jump and whether climate change is accelerat...
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Temperatures of more than 50C have been recorded in parts of northern and central India. On Tuesday, a record-breaking 49.9C was seen in the Mungeshpur and Narela suburbs of the capital city Delhi, breaking the previous high of 49.2C seen in 2022. Some reports suggest that the capital city may have been even hotter on Wednesday afternoon, breaching 50C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that temperatures were around 9C higher than expected for this time of year. North Indian states like Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi have been gripped by intense heat. On Tuesday, the city o...
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The number of heat-related howler monkeys deaths in Mexico has risen to 157, the government said, with a tragically small number of the primates treated or recovering. Meanwhile, an animal park in northern Mexico confirmed it has received reports that at least a hundred parrots, bats and other animals have died, apparently of dehydration. A heat dome \- an area of strong high pressure centred over the southern Gulf of Mexico and northern Central America - has blocked clouds from forming and caused extensive sunshine and hot temperatures all across Mexico. Inside Japan's cat island where feline...
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Parts of Pakistan have been sweltering in more than 50 degrees Celsius with officials saying climate change has sent temperatures soaring above normal levels. Hundreds of people have been treated for heatstroke in the eastern city of Lahore while scores of people were brought to hospitals in Hyderabad, Larkana and Jacobabad districts in the southern province. Heatstroke is a serious illness that occurs when your body temperature rises too quickly, causing someone to fall unconscious. Severe heatstroke can even cause disability or death. Authorities have urged people to stay indoors, hydrate an...
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Hundreds of heatstroke victims are being treated at hospitals across Pakistan as an intense heatwave continues to blast the country. Local residents are being urged to stay indoors after temperatures soared above 50C in some areas on Monday. Across the country, volunteers have set up temporary relief camps where people can drink iced water and shelter from the heat. The state-run ambulance service is also now carrying bottled water and ice to provide emergency treatment to victims of the extreme weather. Pakistan's southwest and northwestern areas are also affected by the heatwave. Daytime tem...
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Europe is bracing for its first spell of hot weather this summer as Germany and the Nordics are set for unusually high temperatures next week. The risk of heatwaves at the Paris Olympic Games has left organisers sweating about the safety of athletes. Spain is bracing itself for another blistering summer, releasing a new map to help with more accurate heatwave predictions. Cities across the continent are preparing with adaptations for extreme heat. We’ve now had 11 record-breaking months of heat in a row and sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic have soared to their highest in at least...
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As Madrid begins an ambitious renovation of hundreds of streets, the potent smell of newly laid asphalt is overwhelming some areas. Authorities have come up with what they thought was a winning idea to tackle the issue - make the road surface mango-scented. While the fruity fragrance is effective in disguising the odour of fresh tarmac, residents are both baffled and unimpressed. Taking to social media, madrileños questioned why the city council didn’t just plant real fruit trees, given they also mitigate the soaring temperatures in summer. In the last two years, the city council has cut down ...
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Delhi was placed under a ‘red’ heatwave warning over the weekend as parts of northern India baked in more than 46 degrees Celsius heat. Life ground to a halt in the capital, where those who could afford to sheltered inside. Pravin Kamath, a 28-year-old who runs a cart selling cold drinks, complained that it was so hot he could hardly stand being outdoors. “But I must work. What can I do? I am poor so I have to do it.” India’s weather department issues red alerts when there is a very high likelihood of people developing heat illness or stroke. On Sunday, Delhi’s Najafgarh district recorded a te...
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