![Ice baths and ventilators: India's hospitals adapt to killer heat Ice baths and ventilators: India's hospitals adapt to killer heat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716966277_landfillsite.jpg)
Ice baths and ventilators: India's hospitals adapt to killer heat
Over 100 dead and 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases were recorded in India.
Sat Jun 29 2024
![EXPLAINER - How extreme heat threatens health and safety EXPLAINER - How extreme heat threatens health and safety](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686906115_Beijingheatwave.jpg)
EXPLAINER - How extreme heat threatens health and safety
Experts say more deaths occur earlier in the summer when people's bodies have not had a chance to acclimatize to the season.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717406666_tbheatwave.jpg)
India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer
Billions across Asia are grappling with extreme heat this summer in a trend scientists say has been worsened by human-driven climate change.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Heat wave kills at least 56 in India, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases, from March-May Heat wave kills at least 56 in India, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases, from March-May](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714730050_IndiaHeatjpg.jpg)
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
![At least 15 dead in eastern India over 24 hours as temperatures soar At least 15 dead in eastern India over 24 hours as temperatures soar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716966277_landfillsite.jpg)
At least 15 dead in eastern India over 24 hours as temperatures soar
India has been experiencing a blisteringly hot summer and a part of capital Delhi recorded the country's highest ever temperature.
Fri May 31 2024
!['Too much heat' hits Delhi courts, judges asked to let lawyers ditch robes 'Too much heat' hits Delhi courts, judges asked to let lawyers ditch robes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71717140486_lawyer.jpg)
'Too much heat' hits Delhi courts, judges asked to let lawyers ditch robes
New Delhi recorded temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) for the first time this week.
Fri May 31 2024
![Terengganu records five cases of heatstroke, heat exhaustion Terengganu records five cases of heatstroke, heat exhaustion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710756648_TBGENERICPANAS.jpg)
Terengganu records five cases of heatstroke, heat exhaustion
Terengganu Health Department said various efforts are being taken to make people aware of the dangers of the hot weather and heatstroke.
Thu May 02 2024
![As India's election kicks off, is extreme heat a threat to voters? As India's election kicks off, is extreme heat a threat to voters?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713518523_indiaelectionjpg.jpg)
As India's election kicks off, is extreme heat a threat to voters?
Extreme heat forecast during India's six-week election.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Myanmar's detained ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest Myanmar's detained ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662135864_TBMYANMAR.jpg)
Myanmar's detained ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest as a health measure "to protect them from heatstroke", the military govt said.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![Be vigilant to prevent heat stroke during Aidilfitri - Dr Zaini Be vigilant to prevent heat stroke during Aidilfitri - Dr Zaini](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711176569_TBPANAS.jpg)
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
![Chinese pet owners gear up their dogs and cats for summer swelter Chinese pet owners gear up their dogs and cats for summer swelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691147168_MiJiayi.jpg)
Chinese pet owners gear up their dogs and cats for summer swelter
The market for pet products in China, from health care and toys to litter and clothing is expected to grow this year, research shows.
Sat Aug 05 2023
![Explainer: The health risks of extreme heat Explainer: The health risks of extreme heat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689519152_heat.jpg)
Explainer: The health risks of extreme heat
The world is baking under extreme heat - with Asia, Europe and the United States all dealing with scorching temperatures.
Sun Jul 30 2023
![Heatstroke: Be alert for early symptoms - Health specialists Heatstroke: Be alert for early symptoms - Health specialists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81682677926_HeatStroke.jpg)
Heatstroke: Be alert for early symptoms - Health specialists
Dr Arisman Wenge said heatstroke is a disease caused by heat-related illnesses preceded by a heat cramp, followed by heat exhaustion.
Fri Apr 28 2023
![Europe's heatwave may have caused more than 20,000 'excess' deaths Europe's heatwave may have caused more than 20,000 'excess' deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71669362396_LONDON.jpg)
Europe's heatwave may have caused more than 20,000 'excess' deaths
Heat can kill by inducing heatstroke, which damages the brain, kidneys and other organs, and it can also trigger heart attack.
Fri Nov 25 2022
![Heatstroke or COVID-19? Similar symptoms could confuse at Olympics Heatstroke or COVID-19? Similar symptoms could confuse at Olympics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41623292851_TOKYO.jpg)
Heatstroke or COVID-19? Similar symptoms could confuse at Olympics
Experts warn first responders at the Tokyo Olympics could easily confuse heatstroke and coronavirus patients as the symptoms are similar.
Thu Jun 10 2021