Heatwave articles
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Report: Europe experiences widespread flooding-heatwaves in 2023
Shafaqna English- In 2023, Europe witnessed widespread flooding and heatwaves, the European State of the Climate report stated “Much of Europe was impacted by heatwaves during the extended summer, and both August and September also saw severe flood events,” , according to a report. The report was compiled by the
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UN: Over 243 million children in Asia at risk from heatwaves
Shafaqna English- The UNICEF data showed over 243 million children across the Pacific and East Asia were estimated to be affected by heatwaves, putting them at risk of heat-related illnesses and death. Massive heatwaves across East Asia and the Pacific could place millions of children at risk, the UN warned
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Clouds pull max temp down by a notch but heatwave may continue
Kolkata: Partly cloudy skies and a minor temperature dip brought false hopes of a heatwave break on Monday, but the Met office warned that the near 40° Celsius dry spell is likely to continue till at least Sunday.With no rain anywhere near the horizon to break the heat, a substantial fall in maximum temperature below Monday’s 39° Celsius in Kolkata is unlikely, while clear and sunny skies from Tuesday onwards may resume the mercury’s upward march over 40° Celsius — after the brief break....