As Japan battles soaring summer temperatures and an increasing number of heatwave warnings, two Japanese companies have introduced an innovative personal cooling device designed to protect people from extreme heat. Dubbed the “human fridge,” the cooling system aims to reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly for workers exposed to high temperatures. Read More: Tokyo […]
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Study finds little evidence linking extreme heat to premature births in Pakistan
A new study examining nearly 47,000 births across four Pakistani cities has found that extreme heat during pregnancy has little to no significant connection with premature births, challenging assumptions drawn from earlier international research. Read More: UN agencies say one in 10 babies born prematurely in 2022 The study, led by researchers Dr Shaper Mirza of […]
Heatwaves linked to 2,700 deaths in England and Wales
Severe heatwaves that struck England and Wales during May and June are estimated to have contributed to the deaths of around 2,700 people, according to researchers who studied the impact of the unusually high temperatures. Read More: 2025 was UK’s hottest and sunniest year on record The findings were released by experts from Imperial College London, […]
Wildfires spread across several parts of UK amid new heatwave
Wildfires continue to spread across several parts of the United Kingdom (UK) as authorities warn that another heatwave this week could significantly increase the risk of new fires, particularly in southern England. Read More: Europe heatwave kills over 1,300 people Firefighters remain engaged in efforts to contain multiple blazes that have intensified due to prolonged hot, dry […]
Punjab finalises heatwave, flood preparedness plan
Punjab has finalised a comprehensive strategy to protect the province from the effects of an intense heatwave and possible flooding, with all relevant departments placed on alert and district administrations directed to complete advance preparedness measures. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting to review preparedness for heatwave and flood-related risks arising from climate […]
Austrian GP declared heat-hazard race amid heatwave
This weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race by Formula 1’s governing body the FIA. The designation comes at any event where the temperature is forecast to exceed 31C at any time the cars are on track. The ruling means drivers can use a cooling kit that flows cooled liquid, such as […]
Heatwave intensifies across country; doctors urge precaution against heatstroke
Health experts have warned that the ongoing severe heatwave across the country has pushed heatstroke cases to a critical level, urging the public to adopt strict preventive measures. Consultant Child Specialist Dr Tahir Nadeem Khan said that cases of heat-related illnesses, including fever, weakness, and heat exhaustion among children, have significantly increased. He noted that […]
Claim about Lahore, Faisalabad becoming hottest cities is misleading
Claims circulating on social media that Lahore and Faisalabad are on track to become among the world’s hottest cities by 2050 have been found to be misleading, according to a fact-check conducted by iVerify Pakistan. The claim gained traction after the Pakistan Meteorological Department issued a heatwave advisory on June 7, warning that temperatures across […]
Severe heat forecast in Punjab: PDMA issues heatwave alert
The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a heatwave alert for the coming week, expressing the fear of a severe heat wave across the province. According to the PDMA, the temperature is likely to be 5 to 7 degrees Celsius higher than normal in most districts of Punjab from June 8 to 12. The […]
Pakistan warned of heatwave next week
The Meteorological Department (Met) warned on Saturday that heatwave conditions are likely to develop over most parts of the country from next week, saying that temperatures in the southern Sindh province can surge to 50°C. Pakistan is considered one of the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change and extreme weather, increasingly suffering frequent […]