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No trees, no fans: surviving extreme heat in Indias salt pans
23+ hour, 12+ min ago (607+ words) LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH (India), May 11 " India faces challenging heatwaves each year, but few places endure conditions as searing as the country's western desert salt pans, where workers rely on simple techniques to survive almost unbearable temperatures. Up to 50, 000 workers…...
Penang sees first heat stroke death of 2026 as runner collapses near end of 30km race
1+ week, 1+ day ago (212+ words) GEORGE TOWN, May 3 " The Penang State Health Department (JKNPP) has announced that a local man has died from heat stroke, which was reported on April 26, after the victim participated in a 30-kilometre running event in the city. JKNPP said the…...
Thailand swelters as temperatures hit 43 C, heat index soaring to dangerous 60 C
2+ week, 6+ day ago (249+ words) BANGKOK, April 21 " Thailand is grappling with a prolonged spell of extreme heat, with temperatures in some areas forecast to reach as high as 42-43 Celsius, significantly increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly heatstroke. Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana said the…...
MOH tells public to take precautions as Malaysia records more heat'related illnesses amid prolonged hot weather
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (573+ words) PUTRAJAYA, March 25 " The prolonged hot weather that is currently affecting the country can be detrimental to human health with a spectrum of heat-related illnesses that can range from mild to severe and potentially fatal, according to the Ministry of Health…...
From sunburn to stroke " experts warn heatwave packs more than discomfort
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (510+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 " The heatwave currently affecting the country not only increases health risks but may also lead to long-term physiological complications such as heatstroke. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) public health medicine expert, Associate Prof Dr Malina Osman said health…...
Dubai's 50 C heatwave sparks "Mallathon' craze as runners ditch streets for shopping malls
9+ mon, 22+ hour ago (552+ words) DUBAI, Aug 10 " Early on Saturday, as temperatures soared outside, a sprawling shopping centre in Dubai echoed to the squeak of sneakers as hundreds of people joined "Mallathon" " an indoor, air-conditioned race. The government-backed initiative aims to encourage exercise during August,…...
Sunway Lagoon launches Malaysia's first hybrid water coaster " part roller coaster, part water slide
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (368+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 " Sunway Lagoon expanded its range of iconic attractions with the launch of the Wild Chase Water Coaster, Malaysia's first hybrid water coaster, which combines the heart-racing excitement of a roller coaster with the splashing fun of a…...
Superhero films ignite rivalry among Marvel and DC comic fans
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (504+ words) SAN DIEGO, July 26 " Comic fans are embracing the latest showdown between Marvel and DC as their superhero films Fantastic Four and Superman compete for box office dominance, reigniting a rivalry spanning over eight decades. Whether it's the thrill of seeing…...
Elegant, essential, iconic: Why Spain's handheld fan is a timeless summer staple in Madrid
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (478+ words) MADRID July 16 " As passengers wilted in a packed Madrid metro, one traveller defied the summer heat by snapping open her handheld fan " a quintessential Spanish accessory enjoying undimmed popularity. The burst of coolness drew envious eyes to a must-have item…...
Once-in-a-decade" heatwave grips Japan, alerts issued after Tokyo breaches safe limits
10+ mon, 5+ day ago (282+ words) TOKYO, July 6 " Japan is sweltering under an intense heatwave, with temperatures hitting the high 30s across much of the country today, prompting authorities to issue heatstroke alerts in 19 prefectures " including the first warnings this year for central Tokyo and neighbouring Kanagawa....