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[ad_1] ROME: Italian health officials intensified heat warnings Monday as southern Europe began a brutally hot week with temperatures expected to top 40 Celsius - or 104 Fahrenheit - on a continent already sizzling under the sun and overburdened by tourists. The health ministry urged regions to beef up house-call services so older people don't have to go out if they need medical care and to set up dedicated heat stations at hospitals to treat emergency cases. The ministry also issued 10 recommendations to protect elderly people, the sick and pets from the heat, urging people to stay indoors during the hottest hours, drink at least 1.5 liters (nearly half a gallon) of water a day and refrain from strenuous exercise at peak daylight times. Local celebrities went on state-run RAI television to read the recommendations aloud, in hopes of spreading the message. The culprit is a high-pressure anticyclone dubbed Cerberus - the multi-headed dog that guards gates to the underworld ...

[ad_1] A punishing heat wave has led to record-high temperatures across much of the U.S., with more than 180 million people living under a heat advisory on Friday. At the same time, the nation is suffering from a "power disconnection crisis," with millions at risk of having their electricity turned off because of overdue bills, researchers say. About 1 in 4 Americans is uncertain about being able to to pay household energy bills, with low-income people most at risk of having their utilities disconnected, according to Sanya Carley, a professor of energy policy and city planning at the University of Pennsylvania. Last year, energy utilities cut off power to about 3 million households, she noted.  But even more households could be at risk this summer given the soaring mercury and the impact of inflation and higher energy costs, deepening the financial woes of many Americans, Carley said. Only 19 states restrict summer shutoffs of utilities, meaning most people live in stat...

[ad_1] With the continuous rise in global warming and consistent change in climatic conditions, heat waves have become a natural phenomenon. Recently, a study conducted by researchers at the University of Hyderabad revealed that heat waves have become more common in summer while cold waves are less so common in winter in the country. Heatwaves can have significant impacts on health, especially for the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing medical conditions. The effects of heat waves on health can range from minor symptoms, such as dehydration and heat exhaustion, to heatstroke. Heatwaves can also cause heat exhaustion, which can lead to nausea, vomiting, and even fainting. This occurs when the body becomes overwhelmed by the heat, and the normal mechanisms for regulating temperature are no longer effective. The health impacts of heat waves can be significant and far-reaching. It is important to take steps to stay cool and hydrated during heat waves. This can ...

[ad_1] ROME: Italian health officials intensified heat warnings Monday as southern Europe began a brutally hot week with temperatures expected to top 40 Celsius - or 104 Fahrenheit - on a continent already sizzling under the sun and overburdened by tourists. The health ministry urged regions to beef up house-call services so older people don't have to go out if they need medical care and to set up dedicated heat stations at hospitals to treat emergency cases. The ministry also issued 10 recommendations to protect elderly people, the sick and pets from the heat, urging people to stay indoors during the hottest hours, drink at least 1.5 liters (nearly half a gallon) of water a day and refrain from strenuous exercise at peak daylight times. Local celebrities went on state-run RAI television to read the recommendations aloud, in hopes of spreading the message. The culprit is a high-pressure anticyclone dubbed Cerberus - the multi-headed dog that guards gates to the underworld ...

[ad_1] Nearly 100 million people in the U.S. will face triple-digit temperatures by the end of the week as a massive heat wave moves across the southwestern U.S.  Reoccurring weather phenomena are playing a critical role in the scorching heat, and could be a contributor to it getting worse. El Niño and La Niña — opposing extremes that cycle with each other as sea surface temperatures, rainfall, air pressure and atmospheric circulation vary — play a major role in global temperatures. What is El Niño? This year marks the return of El Niño , a natural climate phenomenon that develops every two to seven years when the Pacific Ocean experiences "warmer-than-average" surface temperatures. NOAA explains that the event weakens trade winds as warm water is pushed toward the west coast of the Americas, causing the Pacific jet stream to move south.  This transition causes the northern U.S. and Canada to experience dryer and warmer weath...

[ad_1] July 3, was the hottest day ever recorded globally, according to data from the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction. The average global temperature reached 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit), surpassing the August 2016 record of 16.92C (62.46F) as heatwaves sizzled around the world. The southern US has been suffering under an intense heat dome. In China, an enduring heatwave continued, with temperatures above 35C (95F). North Africa has seen temperatures near 50C (122F). And even Antarctica, registered anomalously high temperatures. Ukraine's Vernadsky Research Base in Argentine Islands broke its July temperature record with 8.7C (47.6F). "This is not a milestone we should be celebrating," said climate scientist Friederike Otto. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/top-stories/world-registers-hottest-day-ever-recorded-on-july-3-times-of-india/?feed_id=19614&_unique_id=64a4dc9d5967e