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Heatwave

India faces hotter, drier February, threatening winter crops

Indian farmers had planted wheat and rapeseed on a record 33.42 million ha and 8.94 million ha, respectively, by Jan 23.
Indian farmers had planted wheat and rapeseed on a record 33.42 million ha and 8.94 million ha, respectively, by Jan 23.

Record-breaking Australia heatwave fuels bush fires, cuts power to thousands

The heatwave is the worst seen in Victoria, Australia’s second-most populous state, since the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires that killed 173 people.
The heatwave is the worst seen in Victoria, Australia’s second-most populous state, since the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires that killed 173 people.

Australian heatwave raises bush fire threat as Melbourne endures hottest day in 17 years

The temperature in Melbourne could hit 45 deg C with severe to extreme heatwave conditions expected to peak on Jan 27 and Jan 28.
The temperature in Melbourne could hit 45 deg C with severe to extreme heatwave conditions expected to peak on Jan 27 and Jan 28.

World not ready for rise in extreme heat, scientists say

Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can overwhelm the body’s natural cooling systems, causing symptoms ranging from dizziness to organ failure and death.
Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can overwhelm the body’s natural cooling systems, causing symptoms ranging from dizziness to organ failure and death.

Australia faces record high temperatures, raising fire risks

An aerial view of smoke from bushfires on the outskirts of Sydney hanging above Sydney Harbour on Dec 8, 2025.
An aerial view of smoke from bushfires on the outskirts of Sydney hanging above Sydney Harbour on Dec 8, 2025.

Climate change fuels disasters, but deaths don’t add up

More than 2.3 million people died from weather-related events between 1970 and 2025.
More than 2.3 million people died from weather-related events between 1970 and 2025.

TCM can be part of a country’s toolkit against rising heat: NUS study

A researcher said Singapore's hydration guidelines can be expanded to include herbal teas.
A researcher said Singapore's hydration guidelines can be expanded to include herbal teas.

Intense heatwave grips Australia’s southern states, fans bushfires

The authorities advised residents to stay indoors and keep hydrated.
The authorities advised residents to stay indoors and keep hydrated.

Too hot to handle? Searing heat looming over 2026 World Cup

The SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Soaring temperatures across the US, Mexico and Canada pose safety issues for players and fans.
The SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Soaring temperatures across the US, Mexico and Canada pose safety issues for players and fans.

Japan govt sued over ‘unconstitutional’ climate inaction

In 2025, Japan sweltered through its hottest summer since records began in 1898.
In 2025, Japan sweltered through its hottest summer since records began in 1898.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.