Heat
The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has forecast continued hot and humid weather across the country, with a chance of local cloud development and possible rainfall in some areas on Thursday. According to QMD, Thursday morning is expected to be ..
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has concluded a training workshop on heat stress during the summer season, attended by approximately 250 occupational health and safety officers from companies operating in the State of Qatar. The workshop forms p..
The Ministry of Labour, represented by the Occupational Safety and Health Department, in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Health and Trading and Agency Services Company W.L.L., organized Sunday an awareness workshop for workers to educate them..
Qatar Intensifies Worker Protection Against Heat Stress as Summer Temperatures Rise As summer temperatures soar across the region, Qatar’s Ministry of Labour has strengthened its efforts to protect outdoor workers from the serious risks of h..
Qatar Braces for Dusty Weekend with Rising Temperatures and Strong Winds The Qatar Meteorology Department has issued a warning for dusty conditions expected to develop over the weekend due to dust waves moving in from the northern Arabian Peninsul..
When Dubai's intense heat makes it unbearable to be outside, you need some exciting indoor activity that provides you with fun, a challenge, and a bit of team and ...
According to preliminary data from the EU’s climate monitor, the world experienced record average temperatures in August for the second year in a row. While the exact figure for August 2024 is not yet confirmed, the Copernicus Climate Change Se..
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced today that heat waves cause the death of more than 175,000 people annually in Europe. WHO said that approximately 489 000 heat-related deaths occurred each year between 2000 and 2019, with the Region a..
What is Heat Stroke? Heat stroke, a severe form of heat-related illness, occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature, leading to a rapid rise, inability to sweat, and subsequent failure to cool down. This condition is potentiall..
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