Extreme heat in US worsens insect infestations

IANS | July 31, 2023 2:21 PM

San Francisco, July 31 (IANS) As extreme heat is still scorching the western US, some insect species are thriving in the hot temperatures, destroying crops and causing havoc on people's lives.

US announces new measures to address extreme heat

IANS | July 28, 2023 11:19 AM

Washingt, July 28 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has announced a series of new measures to protect communities from the extreme heat wave which has led to record high temperatures across the country.

Heat waves impact 92 mn kids in Europe, Central Asia: Unicef

IANS | July 27, 2023 3:10 PM

Geneva, July 27 (IANS) A staggering 92 million children in Europe and Central Asia, comprising half of the region's young population, face heightened exposure to the frequent heat waves, twice the global average, the Unicef said in a new policy brief published on Thursday.

Manali highway tunnels turn out to be saviour amid Himachal deluge

Vishal Gulati | July 25, 2023 1:51 PM

Shimla, July 25 (IANS) Five all-weather tunnels on the Manali four-lane national highway from Hanogi to Jhalogi, which lay between Mandi and Kullu towns in Himachal Pradesh, turned out to be saviour for the motorists, largely locals, as torrential rain that triggered flash floods in the Beas River has washed away a major portion of the old highway in this segment.