Hospitals are seeing an increase in heat-related illnesses, particularly among vulnerable groups such as outdoor laborers, the elderly and children, The Dawn said. Agriculture under stress. The ...

A healthy adult should delay outdoor activities if the heat index breaks 110, Mullins said. It could take a healthy person a few hours to become dehydrated, but for children or the elderly, it can ...

A healthy adult should delay outdoor activities if the heat index breaks 110, Mullins said. It could take a healthy person a few hours to become dehydrated, but for children or the elderly, it can ...

A healthy adult should delay outdoor activities if the heat index breaks 110, Mullins said. It could take a healthy person a few hours to become dehydrated, but for children or the elderly, it can ...

An innovative portable shelter recently exhibited in one of India’s largest cities shows how smart, cheap ways to help workers escape the heat are gaining traction in the country ...

Workers install Neralu, an innovative portable heat shelter, ahead of the Sweat and Concrete 2025 event in Bengaluru, India, Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

These actions help outdoor workers avoid heat illnesses. Stay Hydrated: Drink water throughout your workday before you feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages that increase urine output.