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CBS News
28-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Extreme heat returns to most of Massachusetts. See which areas are under heat advisory
Extreme heat is returning to Massachusetts starting Monday and Boston could see its third heat wave of the summer through Wednesday. The WBZ Next Weather Team has issued a Next Weather Alert for high heat on the way for the first half of the upcoming week. A Heat Advisory goes into effect for all of southern New England aside for the Berkshires, Cape Cod, and the Islands starting Monday at 11 a.m. through Wednesday at 8 p.m., with heat index values climbing into the mid 90s to near 100 degrees. Tuesday looks to be the hottest day with actual temperatures climbing into the mid 90s, and feeling more like 100 degrees with the higher humidity. But many towns will also get into the 90s on Monday and Wednesday. If you're looking for some relief from the heat, sea breezes will keep the immediate coast line, Cape Cod and the Islands a little cooler with temperatures in the 80s. Boston could hit 90 degrees or higher all three days, which would make it the third heat wave of the summer for the city. So far this summer, we've already had 14 90-degree days and will likely tack on a few more this week. With temperatures in the 90s and high humidity heat illnesses are possible, it's recommended to drink plenty of water, stay cool in the shade or air conditioned rooms and to try and limit strenuous activities outside. If you don't like the heat there is relief in sight! A cold front mid week looks to bring some showers Thursday followed by cooler, more comfortable air for the end of the week and upcoming weekend!
Time of India
27-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Expect a rainy end to month
New Delhi: The Delhi-NCR region is expected to witness rain in the remaining days of July due to an approaching low-pressure system. Though the India Meteorological Department has not issued any colour-coded warnings, it has predicted light to moderate precipitation in the capital from Monday to Wednesday, followed by scattered light showers on Thursday. "The well-marked low-pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh is moving towards east Rajasthan and weakened into a low-pressure area. It will change direction towards the northeast and will reach northeast Rajasthan and adjoining north Madhya Pradesh by Monday. Excess of monsoon trough will also be just south of Delhi. The Western disturbance is over Jammu Kashmir," said Mahesh Palawat, vice-president at Skymet Meteorology. Due to the combination of these systems, heavy to very heavy rain is expected over Uttarakhand and western districts of UP, northeast Rajasthan and north Madhya Pradesh. "Delhi and parts of Haryana may also get moderate showers on Monday and Tuesday," said Palawat. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi On Sunday, no rainfall was recorded in the city from 8.30am to 5.30pm. The high mercury along with high humidity continued to cause discomfort. The maximum temperature was recorded at 37.5 degrees Celsius. However, relative humidity oscillated between 59% and 87%. The Heat Index (HI) or 'feel like temperature' was recorded at 48.3 degrees Celsius at 5.30pm. The minimum temperature, however, stood at 28.8 degrees Celsius. On Monday, the maximum temperature is likely to go up to 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is expected to be around 26-28 degrees Celsius.
NDTV
22-07-2025
- 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
21-07-2025
- 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.
