Climate change and rising temperatures are a global concern, and environmental experts are calling for urgent measures to address this crisis. However, for informal workers, changing temperatures hardly matter, as they cannot afford to miss even a single day of work. Despite the intense conditions, they continue working with few or no protective measures, explains Nellore Sravani
As peak summer sets in, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park steps up species-specific cooling and hydration measures to protect animals from heat stress and dehydration
The elderly and those with chronic kidney disease are at heightened risk of heat-related illnesses. Heat stress and dehydration can lead to severe complications for those on multiple medications. Medical experts warn that the elderly may struggle to regulate their body temperature effectively.
Hong Kong’s labour authorities have expanded heat stress monitoring to include data from 10 sites, enabling faster alerts to better safeguard outdoor workers. Deputy Commissioner for Labour Vincent Fung Hao-yin said on Monday that the department would incorporate data from the Hong Kong Observatory’s newly added monitoring stations at eight sites across the city. The move is intended to provide a more accurate picture of local heat stress levels and to issue warnings when outdoor workers should...