Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate
Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year's haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Pilgrims brace for brutal heat during Haj
Millions face heat stroke risk as Haj coincides with Mecca's hottest month.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Heat wave kills at least 56 in India, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases, from March-May
Over 5,000 cases of heatstroke were detected in the central state of Madhya Pradesh alone.
Mon Jun 03 2024
India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature
Warning of a severe heat wave a day after parts of the capital Delhi recorded their highest temperature ever at almost 50 degrees Celsius.
Wed May 29 2024
Be vigilant to prevent heat stroke during Aidilfitri - Dr Zaini
Among the most severe cases of heatstroke are increased body temperature, dizziness or headaches, nausea, and extreme fatigue.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Another death due to heat stroke reported
Based on a brief report on hot weather status by NADMA, dated April 4, the new death on April 1 involved a three-year-old child in Kelantan.
Fri Apr 05 2024
NADMA: 27 cases of heat-related illnesses, one death as of March 20
According to NADMA, 22 cases of heat-related diseases involved adult patients, while five were teenagers.
Fri Mar 22 2024
61,000 Europeans may have died in last summer's heatwaves, experts say
The study found that Mediterranean countries Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain saw the highest death rate according to population size.
Tue Jul 11 2023
Heat wave in Mexico leaves at least 100 dead, authorities say
Nearly all the deaths were attributed to heat stroke, with a handful from dehydration.
Fri Jun 30 2023
Heat stroke - A risk for anyone exposed to extremely hot environment
The elderly, children and those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity are more at risk of heat stroke.
Wed May 03 2023
Hot weather: Animals also at risk of heat stroke
Heat stroke can also prove fatal as well as cause damage to the internal organs of animals if not treated immediately.
Mon May 01 2023
More than 40 migrants die in truck in San Antonio, others hospitalised
16 other people found inside the trailer were transported to the hospital for heat stroke and exhaustion, including four minors.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Dr Noor Hisham prescribes measures to avoid heat stroke
In view of the rising temperature and warmer weather, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has advised the public to take precautionary measures to avoid heat stroke.
Mon May 16 2022
Eight found dead in Texas truck in suspected human trafficking
Another 30 people, many suffering from heat stroke and exhaustion, were with the bodies in the trailer, which lacked air conditioning or a water supply, San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood said.
Sun Jul 23 2017
Heat wave phenomenon: 14 cases recorded, 1 died so far - Health Ministry
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said that from the 14 cases, 11 are related to heat exhaustion and three others are heat stroke cases.
Fri Mar 18 2016