heatwave

The concerns about summers and heatwaves with rising temperatures are increasing, following which the Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued an advisory for the citizens of India. In addition, social media, publications, and state governments also urged people to avoid going out, especially in the daytime, when the temperature has crossed 42 degrees Celsius in major Indian states. In addition, people are asked to stay hydrated and eat healthy… read-more

China issued its first ‘National Drought’ alert on August 19. This has come after 66 rivers dried up in the country’s southwest. Besides, heatwave induced mainly by forest fires poses a huge threat to the crops. To counter the current crisis situation, China has announced financial aid, cloud seeding and shutting down of certain energy-intensive industries. Meanwhile, rainfall in southern China has gone down by 60% this year.

According to India Meteorological Department, on June 6, an "orange alert" was issued in Delhi and other neighboring locations due to severe heatwave with temperatures ranging from 44 to 47 degrees Celsius. Heatwaves will be felt across Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. IMD forecasted no substantial changes in temperatures in most regions of Northwest India, but a hopeful drop in temperature in Central India after… read-more

In Jammu and Kashmir's Tanday park, arrangments have been made for the animals to beat the scorching heat this summer. Reportedly, watermelon, cucumber and green fodder are served to the animals, along with 24 hour water supply. A forest guard also stated that they sprinkle water on the sheds to them cool them down. Tanday park is home to spotted deers, barking deers, a goral deer, reptiles and other animals.

India has suspended wheat exports with immediate effect as part of its efforts to contain rising domestic prices. The decision to limit wheat exports comes after a massive crop loss in March due to a heatwave. Inflation, which reached 7.79 percent in April, is also putting pressure on the government. According to government sources, China is importing food grains from India after crop losses caused food insecurity there.