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  1. Due to climate crisis, chances of heat wave in South Asia in April are 45 times higher: Scientists

    Due to climate crisis, chances of heat wave in South Asia in April are 45 times higher: Scientists

    New Delhi: Annu Mishra kept his modest food stall closed as the temperature remained above 40 degrees Celsius in Odisha's Bhubaneswar for the 17th consecutive day in April. This was the longest period since 1969, with severe impacts on health and livelihoods.“It became very difficult to stand...
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  2. Extreme coral bleaching recorded in Lakshadweep due to sea heat

    Extreme coral bleaching recorded in Lakshadweep due to sea heat

    A survey of various islands of Lakshadweep revealed that a large proportion of hard coral species have undergone severe bleaching due to the prolonged period of marine heat wave affecting the region since October 2023.Marine heatwaves are rare extreme weather events that involve abnormally...
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  3. Study finds heatwaves are becoming more frequent in tropical regions as sea levels rise

    Study finds heatwaves are becoming more frequent in tropical regions as sea levels rise

    New Delhi: In coastal locations globally, heatwaves accompanied by extreme short-term sea level rise have increased significantly between 1998 and 2017, with a "pronounced increase" observed in tropical regions, according to a research.Hotter and wetter conditions in the tropics may be...
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