India heat wave outdoor workers articles
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Heat wave alerts in several parts of India as Northeast gets rain
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in parts of West Bengal and Odisha over the next five days. Heat wave conditions are also likely to prevail over Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, Konkan, parts of Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Sikkim, Jharkhand, Bihar, Telangana, west Uttar Pradesh and coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam in the upcoming five days. The weather department has also issued a heatwave alert for Maharashtra's Thane, Raigad districts and...
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As summer heat gets extreme, India’s construction workers are at risk of serious health problems
Employers must take steps to address heat stress by facilitating regular water breaks, reducing exposure, equipping sites with fans and washrooms.
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Watch Philippines Experiences Severe Heat Wave
An intense heat wave in the Philippines pushed temperatures to a record of 38.8C (101.8F) in the capital Manila on Saturday, and have since been even higher in other areas of the main Luzon island, according to the nation’s weather forecaster. Millions of students were also ordered to stay home on Monday and Tuesday as the government canceled in-person classes. (Source: APTN)