Hot weather

How Does Hot Weather Affect The Body? Check Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment

Extreme temperatures can increase health risks for people with chronic conditions, including problems with the heart, brain, kidneys, and muscles. Here's a detailed report on uncovering the relationship between heatstroke and heart failure or stroke, read on.

Jun 11, 2023, 14:32 PM IST

Summer Heatwave: How To Protect Your Children From The Rising Temperature

For several reasons, children who are exposed to extreme temperatures might become ill very rapidly. We bring you expert tips on how you can protect your child from soaring temperatures.

 

Apr 24, 2023, 11:41 AM IST

Heatwave: Who Are At Increased Risk? Check Out Expert's Opinion

Even as summers have set in, India has started seeing extreme heat waves, which can be deadly, especially for children, pregnant women and the elderly, as per doctors. Here's everything to know about risk and dangers of heatwave on health, read on.

Apr 18, 2023, 21:11 PM IST

PM Modi Holds High-Level Meet On Hot Weather, Calls For Detailed Fire Audits Of Hospitals

PM Narendra Modi also asked IMD to issue daily weather forecasts in a manner that can be easily interpreted and disseminated. 

Mar 07, 2023, 07:03 AM IST

Jammu breaks 76-year record as day temperature reaches 37.3 degrees Celsius in March

As per metrological department records, the previous high of March month was 37.2 degrees Celsius recorded 76 years ago in J&K.  

Mar 27, 2022, 23:43 PM IST

Heat wave continues unabated in North India with mercury crossing 45-degree mark

The heat wave continued to sweep Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, among other places, on Monday.

May 29, 2018, 00:01 AM IST

Doctors' advice: Guard your kids against infections due to hot weather

According to the doctors, recent medical check-up camps in Delhi slums have found that contagious diseases, such as mumps, typhoid and gasterointestinal infections, have risen over 20 per cent compared to other seasons.
 

May 28, 2017, 00:20 AM IST

Pregnant? Hot weather may increase your risk for gestational diabetes

A new study suggests that pregnant women who expose themselves to temperatures averaging 24 degrees Celsius or above are at greater the risk of developing gestational diabetes.

May 15, 2017, 16:13 PM IST

Delhi gets rain, respite from heat for two days more

As per weather analysts, the temperature may rise up to 40-41 degrees Celsius after Wednesday. 

May 30, 2016, 18:45 PM IST

Heat wave: How your body reacts to it, what you can do!

When the body's temperature control system is overloaded for hours, it can lead to other malfunctions - kidney failure, heart failure, brain damage.

May 18, 2016, 12:09 PM IST

Heat wave to continue for next few days in North India, temperatures may soar to 47°C: IMD

 MeT department has predicted a delay of six days for the onset of monsoon this year.

May 17, 2016, 23:14 PM IST