Intense heat forces the trees to absorb more nutrients and fertiliser in their surroundings as a natural survival mechanism, generally leading to fruits with better aroma,…
However, there's some good news: After a scorching April, May could bring some relief. There might be rain and the heatwave spells would be much shorter, albeit slightly humid.
Alternative Delivery Modes (ADMs) include asynchronous and synchronous online modes, modular activities, and the like, which students can do without having to go to their schools.
Heatwave conditions are, however, forecast to abate gradually in the coming days.
The government seems to be going back and forth on the closure of educational institutions amid the ongoing heatwave.
The situation in the region remains “fluid” and passengers are advised to visit the Singapore Airlines website to check the status of their flights.
Prolonged heat waves have exposed people to unbearable temperatures for longer. Countries around Asia have been coping with the sudden heat in various ways including school…
The highest temperatures expected include 30C in Nagano, 29C in Kofu, 28C in Maebashi, Saitama City and Kumagaya in Saitama Prefecture, 27C in Utsunomiya, and 26C in central Tokyo…
"It feels like the house is always on fire -- just touching the walls burns your hand," says Asma Akhter, a resident of the Korail slum in Dhaka
On Tuesday, the northwestern region and the area from Thanh Hóa Province to Phú Yên Province will have particularly intense heat with the highest temperature commonly ranging…