heatwaves

‘Heatstroke Centre’ at the DNCC Dedicated COVID-19 Hospital in Mohakhali, Dhaka. Photo: Courtesy
Health

Patients to get free treatment for heat-related illnesses at Dhaka North's Mohakhali hospital

Representational image. File Photo: TBS
Environment

Bangladesh faces billion-dollar annual losses as marine heatwaves intensify: Study

People shop at a market as Thai authorities said that people were dying from heat stroke this year and warned to avoid outdoor activities, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 2, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
Climate Change

Asia's extreme April heat worsened by climate change, scientists say

This undated file photo shows apparel workers working inside a Bangladeshi RMG factory. File Photo: TBS
Thoughts

Heat stress in RMG factories: a silent struggle

A weather map measuring temperatures shows the impact of heatwaves across South Asia on 21 April. Orange and Dark Orange indicate a range from 30 to 40 Celsius. Image: Windy.com
Asia

Philippine students are told to stay home as Southeast Asia swelters in prolonged heat wave 

A student answers his learning module following the suspension of in-person classes, inside his house in Manila, Philippines, April 26, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
Asia

Philippines' 'dangerous' heat prompts shift to online classes, power crunch

Representational image. Photo: Collected
Environment

Bangladesh faces longest, hottest spell on record

Children washing their faces in heatwave. Photo: UNICEF/Kaur
Health

Heatwaves: The dos and dont's for children's safety

A weather map measuring temperatures shows the impact of heatwaves across South Asia on 21 April. Orange and Dark Orange indicate a range from 30 to 40 Celsius. Image: Windy.com
Climate Change

Heatwaves broil South Asia with record temperatures

Photo: Bloomberg
Global Economy

Global fuel security is the new victim of heatwaves

FILE PHOTO: Roberto Klarich from Canada cools off at a fountain near the Pantheon, after giving up queuing to enter because it is too hot and the queue is too long, during a heatwave across Italy as temperatures are expected to cool off in the Italian capital, in Rome, Italy July 19, 2023. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo
World+Biz

Climate change role in July heatwaves 'overwhelming', scientists say

Roberto Klarich from Canada cools off at a fountain near the Pantheon, after giving up queuing to enter because it is too hot and the queue is too long, during a heatwave across Italy as temperatures are expected to cool off in the Italian capital, in Rome, Italy July 19, 2023. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo
World+Biz

Climate change role in July heatwaves 'overwhelming', scientists say

A firefighter tries to extinguish a wildfire burning near the village of Kandyli, near Athens, Greece, July 19, 2023. REUTERS/Stelios Misinas TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
World+Biz

Europe battles heat and fires; sweltering temperatures scorch China, US