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As temperatures throughout the world hit record highs, cities are experiencing unusual heat stress. Cities are often warmer and drier than surrounding rural terrain. However, in the Global South, there is an extra complicating factor: urban humid heat. Urban Humid Heat: Humidity Might Increase Heat Risk in Urban Climates, Says Study.
School Summer Vacations 2023: As the academic session has concluded with the term-end exams, some of the schools have declared vacations for their students. -- aaa
The India Meteorological Department on Sunday said no heat wave conditions are likely over most parts of India during the next five days. The much-needed relief comes amid the sweltering heat grips Maharashtra, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal.
The study also found that Delhi is particularly vulnerable to the effects of extreme heatwaves, despite the fact that its latest state action plan for climate change does not reflect this.
A new study revealed that over 90 percent of the country is in the "danger zone" of being hit by heatwaves, which are also impeding India's efforts towards achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).