An extreme heatwave has gripped India and Pakistan, with no relief in sight south Asia is dealing with furnace-like temperatures. As per reports, 5 Indian states will witness their 'hottest summer ever'.

Heatwave in South Asia: 5 Indian states to witness their 'hottest summer ever'

India is the world's second-largest wheat producer and now extreme heatwave in India has impacted India's wheat harvest. This is raising questions about how will India go ahead with wheat exports.

India: Severe heatwave impacts India's wheat harvest, snags export plans

The impact of climate change is being felt around the world. In India, record-breaking temperatures are being reported in most states. Watch this report to know more.

The heatwave spell continues in India as April is set to become the hottest summer month

Heatwave stint in India continues as climate change is altering weather patterns

Weather stations at India's capital New Delhi record high temperatures as Severe heatwave grips North India. Warm days are increasing every decade.

Severe heatwave grips North India, warm days increasing every decade

Signs of climate change are evident. A heat wave like never before has gripped the northern and central belt in India, temperatures are soaring as high as 45 degrees Celsius. India recorded its warmest March in 122 years and April is going to be no better.

India records warmest March in 122 years, orange alert imposed

Northern and Western India are grappling with a heatwave this summer. The capital Delhi has seen maximum of 43 degree Celsius temperature. In such times, it is important to keep oneself hydrated at all times and also follow a proper die. Here are 7 food items that you must include in your diet to combat the heat outside.

Fight heat wave with these 7 items in your diet

In pics: Punjab, Haryana and Delhi sizzle as heatwave hits India

Parts of Antarctica have recorded temperature that's 38 degrees Celsius above normal. Scientists are calling it an extraordinary heatwave. The Antarctic ice shelf has collapsed as a result of the record heat. How is all of this affecting you? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Antarctica records temperatures 38 degrees above normal

Following an exceptionally warm summer, the iconic ice of the Canadian Rockies is melting at a rate that has never been seen before. As observed by scientists, during the hot spell in early July and late June the glacier was experiencing 2/3 of ice melt per week.

Heatwave causes unprecedented glacial ice melt in Canadian Rocky Mountains

The extreme rainfall that triggered devastating floods across Germany and Belgium in July was made “up to nine times more likely” due to climate change, a research study has noted, giving credence to findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) report that warned of extreme weather events.

Climate change made deadly Europe floods up to nine times more likely: Study

Spain is launching an inquiry against a power company for draining water reservoirs just when the country is in the grips of a heatwave and drought. Iberdrola, the company, is facing flak for draining dams in Zamora and Caceras provinces to make electricity in order to gain profit from exceptionally high electricity prices.

Spain: Power company under probe for deliberately draining reservoir for profits during heatwave

Firefighters battled three wildfires in Spain on Thursday as a heatwave that has enveloped southeastern Europe in recent days shifted west towards the Iberian peninsula.

Spain battles wildfires as heatwave kicks in

A report by Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group-I study issued on Monday stated that greater heat waves and droughts, increased rainfall events, and higher cyclonic activity are projected to occur across India and the subcontinent during the next several decades.

Deadly heat waves, floods, drought to occur across India, warns IPCC report from UN

The UN report on climate warned that global warming is on track to hit 1.5 degrees Celsius around 2030. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) said 1.

UN report warns more vicious floods, heatwaves, worsening droughts and rise in sea levels

Turkish coastguards evacuated hundreds of villagers from a burning power plant on Thursday and Greek firefighters battled a major blaze near the ancient Olympic site as a record heatwave wrecked havoc across Europe's southeast.

Turkey and Greece reel from raging wildfires during heatwave

Greece is being hit by its worst heatwave in more than 30 years. The heatwave is expected to peak early this week.

Greece hit by worst heatwave in more than 30 years

In Athens' parliament square, the Evzones parade under their red berets and stifling heat. With sweat beading on their foreheads, the presidential guards rehearse their choreography in front of a cluster of tourists as a new heatwave hits the Greek capital.

'Dangerous' heatwave hits Athens again

In a disturbing video posted by the nature conservation group Columbia Riverkeeper, sockeye salmon fishes can be seen with fuzzy-looking white patches on their body.

White patches: Heatwave causes unlivable water temperatures for salmon, claims NGO

Climate 'mysteries' are still puzzling the world's leading scientists the most despite making progress. Heatwaves are one of the ''major mysteries'' science still has to unravel even as researchers are able to pinpoint with increasing accuracy exactly how human fossil fuel pollution is warming the planet and altering the climate This particularly includes the tendency of current models to underestimate the intensity of these bursts of deadly, searing temperature.

Why are climate 'mysteries' puzzling world's leading scientists?

The risk of heat stroke stems not just from rising temperatures, but from more humidity — which prevents sweat from evaporating as quickly, making it harder to cool down.

Sacred site under deadly heat threat

In a recent development, temperatures in Northern Ireland hit record-breaking heights on Saturday as thermometers soared above 30C. Recording a temperature of 31.

Hottest day recorded in Northern Ireland as temperatures soar above 30C

Russia's meteorological service said Tuesday the country could see its hottest summer on record, driven by climate change, after a record-breaking heatwave in June.

Russia sizzles in heatwave driven by climate change

Amid record temperatures being inducted across the world, the extreme effects of such radical temperatures are being especially felt in North America and Europe.

Remains of 43 people killed by heatwave found along US-Mexico border in Arizona: Report

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