More than 100 feared dead in India heat waveMore than 100 people are feared dead in India in an early-summer heat wave which forced schools to close and halted outdoor work like construction, government officials said on Thursday. Neighbouring Pakistan, which suffered its h More… |
Europe braces up for powerful heatwaveA powerful heatwave is forecast to sweep across Europe's western flank next week, to the delight of fans of the Wimbledon tennis tournament in Britain even as France and Portugal were put on alert. "It looks like heat wil More… |
India heat wave kills 1,100, doctors' leave cancelledA heat wave in India has killed more than 1,100 people this week as temperatures soar above 47 degree Celsius, and doctors' leave has been cancelled to help cope with the sick. May and June are India's hottest months, with More… |