Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, followed by Himachal, recorded highest heatwaves this year: CSE
Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, followed by Himachal, recorded highest heatwaves this year: CSE

By गाँव कनेक्शन

The analysis of IMD's heatwave data from March 11 till April 24 this year shows that Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have suffered the most due to the early heatwaves in 2022. Heatwaves have also led to a decline in agricultural yields.

The analysis of IMD's heatwave data from March 11 till April 24 this year shows that Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have suffered the most due to the early heatwaves in 2022. Heatwaves have also led to a decline in agricultural yields.

Several Indian states and cities boast of Heat Action Plans. But how good are they?
Several Indian states and cities boast of Heat Action Plans. But how good are they?

By गाँव कनेक्शन

The Heat Action Plans are a set of policies formulated to check the stress caused by extreme heat on public health. There are a total of 37 HAPs across various states, cities and districts. But a recent assessment of these plans found them below the mark. Details here.

The Heat Action Plans are a set of policies formulated to check the stress caused by extreme heat on public health. There are a total of 37 HAPs across various states, cities and districts. But a recent assessment of these plans found them below the mark. Details here.

'Heatwave in India linked with climate change'
'Heatwave in India linked with climate change'

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Climate experts link the heat wave in India to climate change. They stress on the need for public cooling areas, uninterrupted electricity and access to safe drinking water, especially for the vulnerable groups during the extreme heat days. Details here.

Climate experts link the heat wave in India to climate change. They stress on the need for public cooling areas, uninterrupted electricity and access to safe drinking water, especially for the vulnerable groups during the extreme heat days. Details here.

Bihar: IMD Declares ‘Red Alert’ in 6 districts; 48 Dead Due To Heat Wave – Here’s How To Protect Yourself
Bihar: IMD Declares ‘Red Alert’ in 6 districts; 48 Dead Due To Heat Wave – Here’s How To Protect Yourself

By गाँव कनेक्शन

The India Meteorological Department has said that heatwave and severe heatwave conditions are likely to last for at least next three days in many parts of the country. The maximum temperature in Bihar is unlikely to drop in the next 48 hours. People should stay indoors and avoid spending long periods of time in the sun.

The India Meteorological Department has said that heatwave and severe heatwave conditions are likely to last for at least next three days in many parts of the country. The maximum temperature in Bihar is unlikely to drop in the next 48 hours. People should stay indoors and avoid spending long periods of time in the sun.

A cold wave, a heat wave followed by hailstorms — all in the space of a few weeks destroy cumin crop in Rajasthan
A cold wave, a heat wave followed by hailstorms — all in the space of a few weeks destroy cumin crop in Rajasthan

By Gaon Connection

Nearly 90% of cumin production in India comes from Gujarat and Rajasthan. But back to back extreme weather events have left cumin farmers in Rajasthan distressed.

Nearly 90% of cumin production in India comes from Gujarat and Rajasthan. But back to back extreme weather events have left cumin farmers in Rajasthan distressed.

A cold wave, a heat wave followed by hailstorms — all in the space of a few weeks destroy cumin crop in Rajasthan
A cold wave, a heat wave followed by hailstorms — all in the space of a few weeks destroy cumin crop in Rajasthan

By Parul Kulshreshta

Nearly 90% of cumin production in India comes from Gujarat and Rajasthan. But back to back extreme weather events have left cumin farmers in Rajasthan distressed.

Nearly 90% of cumin production in India comes from Gujarat and Rajasthan. But back to back extreme weather events have left cumin farmers in Rajasthan distressed.

68 dead, 500 hospitalised amidst extreme heat in UP’s Ballia. Where are the heat action plans?
68 dead, 500 hospitalised amidst extreme heat in UP’s Ballia. Where are the heat action plans?

By गाँव कनेक्शन

With the IMD officially declaring severe heatwave conditions in eastern Uttar Pradesh of which Ballia is a part of, at least 68 people in the district have been reported as dead and more than 400 have been hospitalised in the last 3 days. The deaths have sent alarm bells ringing but so far, the authorities have denied the heat wave to be the cause of this medical emergency. Similar reports are surfacing from Bihar which witnessed almost 50 such deaths. Details here.

With the IMD officially declaring severe heatwave conditions in eastern Uttar Pradesh of which Ballia is a part of, at least 68 people in the district have been reported as dead and more than 400 have been hospitalised in the last 3 days. The deaths have sent alarm bells ringing but so far, the authorities have denied the heat wave to be the cause of this medical emergency. Similar reports are surfacing from Bihar which witnessed almost 50 such deaths. Details here.

Rural residents in Bihar learn about heatwave preparedness and early response
Rural residents in Bihar learn about heatwave preparedness and early response

By Lovely Kumari

Millions of people in rural India are both ill-informed and ill-prepared to handle the heatwaves that are increasing in duration and frequency. SEEDS India is raising awareness amongst villagers in Bihar on simple measures they can adopt to protect themselves in the scorching summers.

Millions of people in rural India are both ill-informed and ill-prepared to handle the heatwaves that are increasing in duration and frequency. SEEDS India is raising awareness amongst villagers in Bihar on simple measures they can adopt to protect themselves in the scorching summers.

Rising heatwaves take a toll on women farm labourers; their health and wages are dropping. A ground report
Rising heatwaves take a toll on women farm labourers; their health and wages are dropping. A ground report

By Gaon Connection

Heatwaves are rising in India and women farm labourers who work outdoors are one of the worst affected. Despite headaches and weakness, they continue to sweat it out to earn their daily wage.

Heatwaves are rising in India and women farm labourers who work outdoors are one of the worst affected. Despite headaches and weakness, they continue to sweat it out to earn their daily wage.

Rising heatwaves take a toll on women farm labourers; their health and wages are dropping. A ground report
Rising heatwaves take a toll on women farm labourers; their health and wages are dropping. A ground report

By Aishwarya Tripathi

Heatwaves are rising in India and women farm labourers who work outdoors are one of the worst affected. Despite headaches and weakness, they continue to sweat it out to earn their daily wage.

Heatwaves are rising in India and women farm labourers who work outdoors are one of the worst affected. Despite headaches and weakness, they continue to sweat it out to earn their daily wage.

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