heat

News Desk Islamabad: At least 577 pilgrims died in Makkah due to heat during Hajj 2024.  According to a foreign news agency, 323 of the pilgrims who died due to heat are from Egypt. Additionally, 60 pilgrims from Jordan and 35 from…

AFP/APP Paris: A new report backed by climate scientists and athletes warned Tuesday about the dangers posed by extreme high temperatures at this year's Paris Olympics.  The "Rings of Fire" report -- a collaboration between nonprofit…

News Desk  Islamabad:The recent rainfall has brought a much-needed respite to the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, creating a pleasant change in the weather.  According to the Meteorological Department, more rain is expected…

News Desk  Abbottabad: A light rain shower in most parts of Hazara division on Wednesday brought much-needed relief as it significantly decreased the temperature in the region.  Residents welcomed the cooler weather, which provided a…

News Desk Islamabad: Widespread heat continues to dominate most plains of the country today (Sunday), with temperatures soaring above 50 degrees Celsius in some areas, and hovering around 50 degrees in others. In Punjab, including…

News Desk  Islamabad: Indian capital New Delhi has reported the first death from heatstroke this year, Indian media reported on Thursday.  According to Indian media, a 40-year-old laborer died of heatstroke in a hospital in New Delhi.…

News Desk  Mexico City: Mexico City is experiencing a severe heatwave, with the National Meteorological Service (SMN) recording the city's highest-ever temperature of 34.7 degrees Celsius (94.46 degrees Fahrenheit) on Saturday.  This…

AFP/APP Bangkok: Thai authorities issued an extreme heat warning for Bangkok on Wednesday, urging people to stay indoors for their own safety as temperatures soared. The mercury was forecast to hit 39C in the sprawling Thai capital,…

AFP/APP Washington: Jayson Tatum posted his first playoff triple-double to propel Boston to an NBA playoff series opening victory over Miami on Sunday as the Los Angeles Clippers thrashed the Dallas Mavericks. Eastern Conference top seeds…

AFP/APP Dakar: The deadly heatwave that hit Africa's Sahel region in early April would not have occurred without human-induced climate change, according to a study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group published Thursday. The…