-TheWire.in "If everyone starts to impose export restrictions or to close markets, that would worsen the crisis," German agriculture minister Cem Ozdemir told the news agency AFP. New Delhi: Agriculture ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) industrialised nations on Friday, May 13 condemned India’s decision to ban unapproved wheat exports after the country was hit by a punishing heatwave. “If everyone starts to impose export restrictions or to close markets, that would...
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After Hottest March in 122 Years, No Respite Yet for Delhi, Northwest India -Aathira Perinchery
-The Wire Science * Northwest India is setting new records for heat. Places in this belt including Delhi witnessed the hottest March since 1901, with an average maximum temperature of 30.73º C. * On April 2, maximum temperatures ranged between 41-42º C over India’s northwest including Rajasthan; it was 4-6º C above normal in Delhi. * As per the India Meteorological Department, heat waves will continue over areas including south Haryana, Delhi and...
More »1,750 Indians died due to extreme weather events in 2021, says new IMD report
In the month of January this year, more than 100 homeless persons died (please click here and here to access) in Delhi-NCR due to cold wave like conditions. Although a Delhi-based non-government organisation (NGO) Centre for Holistic Development (CHD) made that claim, and therefore asked the Chief Minister of Delhi to make proper arrangements for the homeless poor during winters, the officials of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB)...
More »India Faces Highest Labour Loss Due to Climate Change, Says Study
-Newsclick.in The study found that with Rising Heat and humidity levels because of climate change, options for moving outdoor labour to cooler hours will dramatically shrink, leading to significant worldwide labour losses. India is one of the countries to have experienced the highest loss in labour due to global warming, according to a recent study led by Duke University researchers. The study, which was published in Nature Communications on December 14, 2021,...
More »Labour losses due to Rising Heat: India among the most affected, finds study
-Down to Earth Economic losses associated with lost productivity can reach up to $1.6 trillion annually if warming exceeds an additional 2°C relative to the present Rising Heat and humidity due to global warming has prompted major loss in labour hours across the globe. India is one of the worst affected countries, according to a new study led by Duke University researchers. As heat and humidity levels rise because of climate change, options...
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