US National Heat Stroke Prevention Day on July 31
“Too many children die as a result of being left unattended in vehicles for any amount of time,” said OTS Director Christopher J. Murphy. […]
High temperatures to sear much of Central and Eastern Europe
A “code red” weather warning was in place for central parts of the Czech Republic on July 30 while several countries in Central and Eastern Europe, including Bulgaria, had significant [...]
Europe Sizzles Through More Intense Heat
Even as much of the central and eastern U.S. basks in unseasonably cool July weather, Europe has been baking in another heat wave, and a renewed surge of heat promises [...]
Midday break inspections continue in UAE
According to this decision which came into force on June 15 and will continue until mid-September, workers shall get a break every day between 12.30pm and 3pm. According to Maher [...]
Record-high temperature recorded in Shanghai
The record temperature was recorded at a meteorological station in the city’s Xujiahui area, the municipal meteorological center said, adding that the temperature was the highest recorded in the 140 [...]
UK heat wave kills around 650 people in nine days: report
London: Britain’s first prolonged heat wave in seven years has taken the country by surprise, with rails buckling, shops selling out of electric fans, and scientists estimating the surge in [...]
Heat-related mortality in Europe
Excess heat and cold are both associated with increases in mortality. The temperatures at which populations are affected vary geographically. […]
UK soldiers die in heat wave during training
Two British soldiers died during a training exercise over the weekend as they took part in a grueling selection process for the elite SAS unit on the hottest day of [...]
Workers Feeling the Heat in Middle East
The end of May heard the UAE Ministry of Labour announce that outdoor labors, such as those on construction sites, […]
Heat Stroke Cases Spike in Japan as Summer Kicks Off
Wall Street Journal – 8 July 2013. An NHK tally of people rushed to the hospital for symptoms of heat stroke hit about 900 people nationwide on Sunday alone, [...]