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NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Is It Too Hot To Play Cricket In India? Experts Say: "12 Per Cent Danger Of Heat Stroke"
Even before the experts from British Association for Sustainability in Sport (BASIS) came up with the report- Hit For Six, The Danger Zone, former Australian legend Shane Warne spoke about it. He said on the impact of Climate Change on Cricket. "I think we all have to admit now that climate change is a huge issue. Before I'd seen the report I hadn't really thought about how it would impact the game of cricket. I was really taken aback. I'm more than happy to put my hand up. I have got three children - 22, 20 and just about to turn 18 - it's a different world for them. People want to put their head in the sand, and say I'm not going to be around in 50 years. That's just wrong." A bunch of climate scientists and researchers, having analysed the IPL's 18th season or 2025 say that this year's matches were played under "Extreme Caution" or "Danger" on the Heat Index - a measure that combines air temperature and humidity to assess heat-related risk. More than 36% of 2025 IPL games took place under "Extreme Caution" conditions, where heat exhaustion becomes a serious threat, with a further 12% reaching a "Danger" classification where the risk of heatstroke becomes significant. Is it too hot to play cricket in India? What are experts saying? NDTV's @cheerica brings you this report — NDTV (@ndtv) July 22, 2025 The findings come from a report produced by the British Association for Sustainability in Sport (BASIS), Climate Central, Frontrunners and The Next Test. A total of 65 IPL matches were assessed for the study. Scientists are saying that they are witnessing a clear trend towards more frequent and more intense heat conditions for key cricketing nations. Players are now being asked to perform in environments that are not just uncomfortable, but potentially dangerous, with rising temperatures and humidity levels pushing human physiology towards its upper limits. This isn't just about performance - it's increasingly a question of player safety. The report charts a sharp rise in hazardous heat days at almost every major cricket stadium in India since 1970. In Mumbai, the number of these high-risk heat days has jumped by 125%, while Thiruvananthapuram recorded more than 100 hazardous heat days in 2024 alone. These are days when temperatures exceed safe limits for human health, dramatically increasing the risk of heat-related illness. And it is not just India, nations like Pakistan, Australia, and South Africa also seeing a significant surge in extreme heat days. Several elite sports like Wimbledon, the Club World Cup have also been impacted. When in comes to cricket, no major nation has been spared- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the Caribbean and the UK are all facing a variety of climate extremes that are impacting the professional and grassroots game. Cricket stars and cricketers of all generations tell Hit for Six: the danger zone of the impacts to the game they love. Daren Ganga, former West Indies Captain (48 Tests) 'There is no doubt in my mind that today cricket faces its ultimate test. Forget concerns around different formats, TV deals or the battle for eyeballs in a multi-screen age. This challenge is an existential one and it comes in the form of a rapidly changing climate. I have played in blistering heat and vividly recall the nausea, the dizziness, the cramps that come with feelings of heatstroke. I have witnessed the disruption, despair and uncertainty sown by extreme and unpredictable weather. And things are only expected to deteriorate for the next generation of players, fans and clubs.' Ashton Turner, Australia (28 Tests), Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, "We can't separate cricket from the places we play in - under open skies, on natural turf, in conditions that are changing faster than ever. As players, we've seen firsthand how weather extremes are already impacting the game. It's time cricket wakes up to the reality of climate change - not just for the future of our sport, but for the communities and countries we represent. We can't afford to sit on the sidelines." 2025 is set to be in the top 3 warmest years on record, says the UN's WMO weather agency, a phenomenon that scientists say is overwhelmingly due to the burning of three fossil fuels: coal, gas and oil. The report takes into account the psychological and physiological responses from cricketers of all the major test playing nations. The report says," Cricket is a game that requires its players to have a wide range of physical and psychomotor skills, including concentration, hand-eye coordination, agility, fast decision making, fast reaction times, sprinting and endurance. These technical skills, cognitive and physiological capabilities, must be maintained at the highest of levels over the course of often long periods. Many of these functions are adversely affected by the heat and high body temperatures. The implications for cricket matches being played in very hot conditions are many and varied." This extreme heat threatens to affect the cricketers and fans. Perhaps time for policy makers to act on it.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Extreme Heat Watch issued for Chicago area Wednesday and Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the entire Chicago area Wednesday and Thursday for an impending heat wave. The watch goes into effect Wednesday at 10 a.m. through 7 p.m. Thursday, and has been issued for Booke, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Kankakee, LaSalle Lake, McHenry and Will counties in Illinois. High temperatures and extreme humidity will create dangerously hot conditions, with the CBS First Alert Weather team forecasting a heat index between 105 and 115 degrees on those days. The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications said it will be working closely with the NWS to monitor conditions and take actions needed to keep people safe. Chicago and Cook County have dozens of cooling centers that will be open during the heat wave so any members of the public who do not have reliable access to air conditioning can come cool down. Officials are also asking people to be sure to check on their neighbors, particularly if they're elderly or have health complications, to make sure that everyone stays safe during the heat. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are major risks during a heat wave, especially with high humidity. It is easy to become overheated and dehydrated in high temperatures, so it is essential to make sure you are drinking enough water. Heat exhaustion is milder than heat stroke. It can develop after several days of exposure to heat and inadequate or unbalanced fluid replacement. Heatstroke is a serious illness that happens when the body begins to lose its ability to regulate its own temperature and functions, and can result in permanent disability or death if not treated as quickly as possible. Heat exhaustion symptoms include headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst, heavy sweating, high body temperature and decreased urine output. If you or someone you know is experiencing heat exhaustion move into a cool indoor space or shade immediately, give them liquids to drink, remove unnecessary clothing including shoes and socks, used cold water or a cold compress to cool the person down on their head, face and neck, and frequently sip cold water. The CDC also encourages calling 911 or taking the person to an urgent care clinic or the emergency room for treatment. Heatstroke symptoms include confusion, altered mental status, slurred speech, hot and dry skin or profuse sweating, very high body temperature, loss of consciousness, and very high body temperature. If treatment is delayed, it can quickly become fatal, the CDC says. If you are with someone experiencing heat stroke, call 911 immediately and stay with that person until help arrives. Move them into a shaded, cool area and remove their outer clothing then work to cool them down as quickly as you can with cold water or an ice bath if possible. Wet the skin or place cold, wet clothes on the skin, or soak their clothing with cold water. You should also circulate the air around them by fanning to help cool them off. The CDC also recommends placing cold wet cloths or ice on the head, neck, armpits and groin to help cool them faster.
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Delhi gets teaser rain as monsoon approaches
Overcast skies, sticky humidity, and a light drizzle across parts of Delhi on Monday offered a curtain-raiser to the approaching monsoon, which is likely to reach the Capital within the next 48 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Dark clouds above the Jama Masjid in New Delhi on Monday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) The brief spell of rain also broke a five-day streak of 'satisfactory' air in the city, as Delhi's air quality index (AQI) slipped back to the 'moderate' category. This five-day clean air run was the joint longest in June since 2020, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for light to moderate showers on Tuesday and Wednesday, with light rain likely to continue through the weekend. 'Conditions are favourable for rain in the city. Light to moderate showers are expected on both Tuesday and Wednesday,' said an IMD official. In its evening bulletin, the IMD said monsoon currents were likely to advance over more parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, as well as West UP, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu over the next two days. The normal onset date of the south-west monsoon over Delhi is June 27. It arrived a day late last year on June 28, bringing 228mm in a single day. In 2022, it reached on June 25, with 48.3mm. On Monday, Safdarjung—the city's base station—recorded 4.1mm of rainfall between 8.30am and 5.30pm, while Lodhi Road logged 4.3mm. No other stations reported rain. Delhi has now logged 93.1mm of rain so far this June, already exceeding the month's long-period average (LPA) of 74.1mm. In contrast, June 2023 saw 243.4mm—over three times the average. Despite the showers, humidity dominated the day. The maximum temperature was 36.2°C—two degrees below normal—but the relative humidity of 68% pushed the Heat Index ('real feel') to a sultry 48.5°C. Humidity fluctuated between 60% and 89% through the day. The wet-bulb temperature stood at 29.72°C. Readings above 32°C hinder the body's ability to cool itself, with 35°C considered the theoretical limit for human survivability. The minimum temperature was 28.2°C, normal for this time of year. On Tuesday, maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 34–36°C and 25–27°C, respectively. Meanwhile, Delhi's average AQI was 112 (moderate) at 4pm Monday, compared to 92 (satisfactory) the day before. CPCB data classifies AQI between 101–200 as 'moderate', and 51–100 as 'satisfactory'. The Centre's Air Quality Early Warning System has forecast a return to 'satisfactory' levels on Tuesday, aided by the rain.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Weather Service puts Petersburg area under ‘Excessive Heat' warning for the next three days
Dangerous heat will envelop central Virginia over the next three days with temperatures feeling at least 10 degrees higher than what the mercury will read. The National Weather Service office in Wakefield has issued an Extreme Heat warning from 10 a.m. June 23 through 8 p.m. June 25. Predicted high temperatures will hit 100 degrees, but the heat index — humidity levels that make it feel hotter than what the temperature reads — could make it feel at least 110 degrees or higher. The affected regions stretch from north-central Virginia to Tidewater and includes all of the Tri-City Area. Unprotected exposure to the intense weather increases chances of heatstroke or other heat-related illnesses. Unnecessary trips outdoors should be prevented, but if you must be outside, health officials recommend drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks under shade or in a cooled room. Special attention should be given to children and the elderly to make sure they are protected. In Petersburg, a cooling station will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays all summer at the downtown Transit Center. Air conditioning and cold water are on the agendas for each day. Anyone seeking shelter is encouraged to take advantage if they need relief. Unless they are service animals, pets will not be allowed inside the center. Residents can use Petersburg Area Transit buses to and from the transit center. Forecasters say while triple-digit temperatures could come to an end by mid-week, the heat is not going away anytime soon. NWS Wakefield is predicting highs in the mid- to upper-90s through next weekend, if not longer. Overnight lows all week will be in the 70s with still plenty of humidity. Rain possibilities are also minimal at best all week. NWS Wakefield says there are 30% chances of showers and/or storms next weekend. This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: Excessive heat builds over Petersburg area this week
USA Today
20-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
The Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals is making a compelling case for parity
I've got to admit that I wasn't the biggest fan of the NBA's decision to lean into parity. That's just not the NBA I grew up loving. I'm used to the era of super teams. The peak of my basketball-watching years began with the LeBron James Heatles facing off against the league with an us-against-the-world mentality. That resulted in four of the most incredible years of sports television I've ever seen. The Heat were rockstars. ESPN developed the "Heat Index" that tracked the team's every move. When Miami started its season 9-8 in 2010? It was over. The experiment failed. When Miami won 27 straight games? Whew. We were so back. Every single night was compelling. The Steph vs. Bron era followed that. This ultimately became the modern-day Magic vs. Bird. People ultimately hated this because the Warriors added Kevin Durant, and whatever intrigue there was in the matchup dissipated. The KD Warriors were arguably the most unbeatable team I'd seen in my lifetime. The only thing that stopped them was Durant's Achilles popping and Klay Thompson's ACL snapping. Even then, I didn't believe Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors could beat Curry by himself until it happened. Those were the days, man. Super teams ruled. It was them against the league. That was my NBA. But my NBA is dead. Today, we exist in the league's parity era. And, while I'm not the biggest fan of it, I have to admit that the show the Thunder and Pacers are putting on in the NBA Finals is doing a convincing job of turning me into a believer. The NBA's parity era is here and, instead of stars stacking up in one spot, the NBA's best talent is spread everywhere. This spread has resulted in there being a bunch of teams that are just good to OK with a handful of teams sticking out as truly great ones. But none are particularly excellent and that excellence is what I thrived on. With that said, I must admit that these current NBA Finals are doing a fantastic job of convincing me that parity is the best choice for the NBA moving forward. Everything about these NBA Finals has been incredible. The ratings don't matter. The glitz and glamour don't matter. The celebrity doesn't matter. These two teams are playing some of the best basketball we've seen in over a decade. This series has had everything. Game winners, incredible comebacks, dominant performances, star star-driven narratives. Tyrese Haliburton has emerged as one of the premier faces in the league because of this series and the Pacers' overall run. Pascal Siakam has proven himself to be a championship-level star. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a chance to become an immediate NBA legend with a win here in the Finals. Rick Carlisle has solidified himself as one of the game's greatest masterminds. Jalen Williams can't stop getting Scottie Pippen comparisons — even from Scottie himself. Do I love super teams? Yes. Absolutely. I'd much rather see that here. And maybe, as the Thunder get older and continue to develop, that team turns into one. But I'd be lying to you if I said what we've seen so far in these finals hasn't been just as compelling as anything I've watched in the last decade. What a series. I can't wait until Sunday. Speaking of incredible performances If you'd told me two months ago that we'd be waiting on a Game 7 in the NBA Finals and that T.J. McConnell of all people would be on the short list of names for potential Finals MVP, I'd probably have told you I have a bridge to sell you in Brooklyn somewhere. Alas. Here we are. T.J. is incredible. The Pacers' "Great White Hope," as Tyrese Haliburton calls him. If you think I'm doing a bit much with the Finals MVP talk, take a look at this. He's the first player in league history to have at least 60 points, 25 assists and 15 rebounds off the bench in the history of the NBA Finals. This is unreal, man. It's like we're watching Rudy in real time. Shootaround — Bryan Kalbrosky dropped his latest NBA Mock Draft just five days out from the big day. Fears to the Wizards? I like it. — DeMarcus Cousins is spreading rumors. Kevin Durant is squashing them quickly. — T.J. McConnell's dad stole the postgame show at the finals. I love this. Robert Zeglinski has more. — Mark Daigneault refused to let his team off the hook for their terrible Game 6. You can bet they'll be a lot better on Sunday. Will it be enough for the win? We'll see. That's a wrap, folks. Thanks so much for reading. Have a fantastic weekend. Peace. -Sykes ✌️ This was Layup Lines, For the Win's basketball newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
