2024 Disasters in Numbers
<p>In 2024, the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) recorded 393 natural hazard-related disasters. These events caused 16,753 fatalities and affected 167.2 million people. Economic losses totaled US$241.95
Heat Waves
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Heat wave revives in Rajasthan, Phalodi, Bikaner hottest
JAIPUR: After a spell of dust storms and thunderstorms, heat wave conditions revived in the desert state on Thursday. Many places witnessed its maximum temperatures above the normal notch. Phalodi (Jodhpur)
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Heat stroke claims first victim in Maharashtra
The man suffered a heat stroke and fell ill last week, said M S Diggikar, acting joint director of health, Maharashtra. A 52-year-old man from Bhatukli block in Amravati district, who worked as a labourer,
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Despite shower, no breather from heatwave in Rajasthan
Jaipur: Except some relief in the northern parts of the state, heatwave prevailed at other parts on Tuesday. Bundi remained hottest in the state where a maximum temperature of 47 degrees Celsius was recorded,
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Heat wave claims 15 lives in Andhra Pradesh
With heat wave conditions prevailing in Kurnool, 15 people have reportedly lost their lives across the district till date. KURNOOL: With heat wave conditions prevailing in Kurnool, 15 people have reportedly
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Heat wave continues in Pb, Hry
Heat wave continued unabated in Haryana and Punjab on Monday with Narnaul being the hottest place in the two states, recording a maximum of 44.3 degrees Celsius, which was five notches above normal level.
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Drought and water crisis in Southern Africa
This report is divided into two parts. Part I provides an analysis of the drought situation in Western Cape, South Africa, as of January 2018. Part II presents an analysis of the medium to long-term spatial
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Petition in Supreme Court seeks measures to combat heat wave
The petition said that a heat wave should be considered on a par with other disasters as per Article 14 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court has asked a PIL petitioner to submit a representation to
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Heatwave in districts, may linger for 3 days
HYDERABAD: While Northern Telangana sizzled on Sunday turning into a virtual cauldron with the mercury breaching the 44 degrees Celsius mark, it was raining in some southern districts, claiming two lives.
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Government issues heat-wave advisory
District administrations may change office, school timings. Mumbai: The state government has issued a heat-wave advisory to all district administrations and suggested changes to the office and school
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Global warming killing the Great Barrier Reef: Study
Corals on Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef experienced a catastrophic die-off following the extended marine heatwave of 2016, a study has found. Melbourne: Corals on Australia's iconic Great Barrier