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Climate change effect
We humans have warmed the climate of our abode by 1 degree Celsius with the use of fossil fuel to power our economies
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Wildfires and power cuts plague Europe as heatwave breaks records
Demand for power in city surged as people cranked up air conditioning causing sporadic blackouts
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Spanish teenager collapses, dies from heat
Out of a total 50 Spanish provinces, 34 issue fire warnings
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Thirst and insomnia
As the heat is increasing so is increasing power outages and the shortage of water
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Health advisory issued for coming heatwave in twin cities
Say people should avoid going outdoors unnecessarily from 10am to 5pm
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Climate change is taking its toll on Greek monuments, say scientists
Acid rain is eroding marbles while extreme weather phenomena have led ancient walls to develop structural problems
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Europe bracing for scorching heatwave
From Great Britain to Belgium to Greece, a wave of hot air expected to push up temperatures
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Karachi heatwave ends as Cyclone Vayu weakens
Sea breeze starts blowing again after four days
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Brain disease kills 97 Indian children, 'heat curfew' imposed
More than 130 others undergo emergency treatment for heatstroke in various hospitals
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Medical experts advise citizens to avoid exposure to extreme heat
Doctors warn against dumping waste in residential areas to avoid breeding of parasites
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Karachi feels the heat
Temperature will remain within the range of 40 and 42 degrees Celsius on Friday and Saturday
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Another heatwave may hit Karachi on Thursday
Cyclone Vayu in Arabian Sea will cause extremely hot winds to blow and mercury to rise to 40°C, says MET Office
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Four passengers die in 'unbearable' heat on Indian train
Temperatures touched 50.3 degrees Celsius in town of Churu just below India's record of 51 degrees
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'Clueless' Indian media blames Pakistan for heatwave
Video showing news presenters baying into Pakistan goes viral on social media
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Karachiites brave sweltering heat to celebrate Eid
Mercury touches 40 degrees with ‘real-feel’ of 43°C on second day of Islamic festival
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No tea or coffee, Indians warned, as heatwave continues
Number of heat-related deaths have been reported in Rajasthan and neighbouring states
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Met dept predicts sweltering Eid in Pakistan
Hot, dry weather likely in most parts of Pakistan from June 5 till June 8; very hot weather expected in southern...
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New heatwave alert issued for Karachi
Extremely hot weather is likely to grip the port city between May 25 and May 27
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In Karachi, heatwave spell ends after four days
PMD predicts the temperature to stay between 36 and 38 degree Celsius
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Temperatures may decrease by two to three degrees today
Business, social and education activities across Sindh continue to suffer from load-shedding
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In Karachi, heatwave to persist until Saturday evening
Sindh Rangers set up heat stroke centres in city following the heatwave alert
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Karachi continues to face the heat
In the next 24 hours, the weather in the port city will remain hot and dry
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Heatwave
Sindh govt and NGOs have set up special centres in hospitals and other locations for treatment of heatstroke cases
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Karachi swelters at 42°C
Effects of the predicted heatwave could be felt as south-west winds blowing from the sea were suspended on Tuesday
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Karachi begins to swelter as Sindh braces for heatwave
National Disaster Management Authority recommends necessary measures to general public and all relevant departments
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Heatwave in Karachi from May 1: MET office
Compared to 2015, the city will experience only mild humidity, says Met office director
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Youngsters throng swimming pools as heat soars
Owners have increased the charges at these coveted hotspots
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New Zealand prisons spent $1m on slushie machines to cool tensions
Corrections department feared another summer heatwave could lead to a rise in violent incidents
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Offbeat: As heatwave descends on Punjab, air coolers come to rescue
Unable to buy air conditioners, a vast majority of population invests in much cheaper solution
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Alert issued for heatwave in Karachi next week
Met office predicts temperatures between 40 and 42C
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City administration gears up in wake of heatwave forecasts
118 first response heatwave management centres to be set up in the metropolis
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Preparations in full swing to counter heatwave in Karachi
118 first response heatwave management centres to be set up across the city
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'Preventive measures necessary to avoid heat-related ailments'
Medical experts call for a healthy diet, safety measures when going out in city's rising temperatures
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Pakistan Met Office's heatwave warning centre to start working on April 1
People's fear of recurrence of 2015 summer tragedy is largely unfounded, says Met official
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'2019 will be the hottest year since 2015'
Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics commemorates World Meteorological Day
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More than 90 wild horses die in Australia's heat wave
Temperatures in Alice Springs exceed 42°C in two weeks
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Australian towns among hottest spots on Earth as heatwave sizzles
Past four days among country's top 10 warmest on record
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Heatwave wilts Australia's southeast, fanning fire, health concerns
Heatwave in Australia hits Melbourne, prompts fire bans amid fears that a fire would be difficult to contain
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Arid and ablaze, Europe battles deadly heat
Devastating effects of the heatwave visible from space, Eastern Europe also at risk
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Three dead in Spain as Europe wilts under record heatwave
Temperatures hit a scorching 45 degrees Celsius in some areas
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Deadly heatwaves threaten China's northern breadbasket
Soaring temperatures combined with high humidity, means the China's breadbasket faces risk to human life
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Heat-related deaths in Britain set to treble by 2050, UK lawmakers warn
The heatwave led to more than 20,000 deaths across Europe, including 15,000 in France alone and 2,193 in Britain.
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'Unprecedented' Japan heatwave kills 65 in one week
In the week to Sunday at least 65 people died of heat stroke while 22,647 people were hospitalised
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Heatwave blankets Japan, kills 14 people over long weekend
High temperatures hampered the recovery in flood-hit areas where more than 200 people died last week
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Keeping Delhi cool is hot work
According to an ice factory supervisor, tonnes of ice blocks are supplied to the Indian capital everyday
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No more heatwave in Karachi: Met office
The city is less likely to receive monsoon rains
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Indigenous solutions: Local govt system can help fight climate change
Seminar organised by Sustainable Development Policy Institute to mark World Environment Day on Tuesday
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Heatstroke claims first victim at Lahore Zoo
Male guanaco, used to cooler climates, succumbs to relentless heat
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Ramazan tonic: Mixed mango juice can help lower body temperatures
Fruit can help prevent heatstroke on hot days, boost immune and digestive systems
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Temperature to remain moderate till June 9 in Karachi
Impact of recent heatwave has ended, says Met department