An intense heat wave in the Philippines pushed temperatures to a record of 38.8C (101.8F) in the capital Manila on Saturday, and have since been even higher in other areas of the main Luzon island, according to the nation’s weather forecaster. Millions of students were also ordered to stay home on Monday and Tuesday as the government canceled in-person classes. (Source: APTN)
In Mali's capital Bamako, Aboubacar Pamateck runs a scarf under a trickle of water and wraps it around his head to cope with the West African nation's soaring heat.
Athletes recount the measures adopted to train under extreme temperatures.
Panama, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) The transit through Panama to the United States of 125,311 irregular migrants so far this year is sounding an alarm among authorities and presidential candidates before the general elections. The post Growing wave of irregular migration is a major concern in Panama first appeared on Prensa Latina.
A new study indicates there are stark differences between men and women when it comes to health.
As the sun sets on another scorching Yangon day, the hot and bothered descend on the Myanmar city's parks, the coolest place to spend an evening during yet another power blackout.
The Department of Labor and Employment urges employers to implement safety measures when jobs require physical presence
MANILA, Philippines — Extreme heat, which is expected to exceed dangerous levels next month, is not only exacting a heavy toll on humans, but on animals as well. Based on the study “Effects
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in parts of West Bengal and Odisha over the next five days. Heat wave conditions are also likely to prevail over Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, Konkan, parts of Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Sikkim, Jharkhand, Bihar, Telangana, west Uttar Pradesh and coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam in the upcoming five days. The weather department has also issued a heatwave alert for Maharashtra's Thane, Raigad districts and...
By Helen Regan and Esha Mitra, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Indian voters are battling sweltering conditions to take part in the world’s biggest election as a severe heat wave hits parts of the country and authorities forecast a hotter-than-normal summer for the South Asian nation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said a heat wave
By Helen Regan and Esha Mitra, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Indian voters are battling sweltering conditions to take part in the world’s biggest election as a severe heat wave hits parts of the country and authorities forecast a hotter-than-normal summer for the South Asian nation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said a heat wave
By Helen Regan and Esha Mitra, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Indian voters are battling sweltering conditions to take part in the world’s biggest election as a severe heat wave hits parts of the country and authorities forecast a hotter-than-normal summer for the South Asian nation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said a heat wave