Rome, June 24 (IANS) Europe is witnessing a record heatwave, putting several countries under pressure as the World Health Organisation has called the situation a “health emergency”. In Italy, the red alerts will rise to 16 on Wednesday, reports Adnkronos. Tuesday was officially the hottest day ever recorded in France since measurements began in 1947. At 3 p.m., the national thermal index was 29.6 degrees Celsius, while the previous record, of 29.4 degrees Celsius, had been recorded on July 25, 2…
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Berlin, June 11 (IANS) The World Health Organisation Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) on Thursday released its updated Heat-Health Action Plans Guidance, providing a scientific framework for governments worldwide to organise heat protection measures effectively.In a press release, WHO/Europe said the new guidance provides evidence-based recommendations around eight core elements, including improving local heat-warning systems and strengthening risk communication with vulnerable groups, Xi…