THARPARKAR: The ongoing heatwave in Tharparkar has led to the death of 12 more peacocks, raising serious concerns about the impact of rising temperatures on local wildlife. According to residents, the intense heat gripping the region is proving fatal for peacocks, particularly in the villages of Ajroi, Maghan Sand, Nebaro, and Bharau in the Nagarparkar … Read more
Temperatures reached nearly 40 degrees Celsius in several regions, including Tokyo. Heat can cause heatstroke, organ damage, heart attacks, and breathing difficulties. Some areas experienced their hottest temperatures in decades. Tens of millions of people in Japan were issued heatstroke warnings on Sunday as near-record high temperatures seared swaths of the country, while torrential rain … Read more
NEW YORK: Rapid population growth and global warming are increasing exposure to extreme heat in cities, aggravating health problems and making moving to urban areas less beneficial for the world’s poor, according to a study released Monday. The rise is affecting nearly a quarter of the world’s population, said the report published in the “Proceedings … Read more
The Pakistan Meteorological Department said the weather would remain hot and dry in most districts of the country on Thursday. But “rain with wind and thunderstorms is forecast in the eastern and central parts of the country from Friday to Monday”. On the other hand, complaints of load shedding have also surfaced in cities after … Read more
