US: Six Hospitalized for Heat-Related Illnesses at Stray Kids’ DC Concert, Prompting Early End 3

A life-threatening heat wave continues to grip the U.S. East Coast. In Washington, D.C., six people were taken to hospitals for heat-related illnesses during a K-pop group Stray Kids' concert at Nationals Park on Monday, June 23, prompting the event to end early due to safety concerns for performers, staff, and fans. This video shows a member handing water bottles to staff during a temporary concert interruption.

US: Six Hospitalized for Heat-Related Illnesses at Stray Kids’ DC Concert, Prompting Early End

A life-threatening heat wave continues to grip the U.S. East Coast. In Washington, D.C., six people were taken to hospitals for heat-related illnesses during a K-pop group Stray Kids' concert at Nationals Park on Monday, June 23, prompting the event to end early due to safety concerns for performers, staff, and fans.

US: Six Hospitalized for Heat-Related Illnesses at Stray Kids’ DC Concert, Prompting Early End 2

A life-threatening heat wave continues to grip the U.S. East Coast. In Washington, D.C., six people were taken to hospitals for heat-related illnesses during a K-pop group Stray Kids' concert at Nationals Park on Monday, June 23, prompting the event to end early due to safety concerns for performers, staff, and fans. This video shows the long lines waiting under heat before the concert started.

US: Trump Supporter Treated For Heatstroke At His Rally In Doral, FL

A supporter of former President Donald Trump was treated for heatstroke at his rally in South Florida on Tuesday, July 9. Trump hosted the campaign event at his flagship golf resort in Doral amid a heat advisory as temperatures soared to 94 degrees in Miami-Dade County.

Myanmar's health ministry issues heat advisory amid soaring temperature

STORY: Myanmar's health ministry issues heat advisory amid soaring temperature SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:18 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of intense heat waves 2. various of Ngwe Saung beach in Pathein, Ayeyarwady region 3. various of people in Yangon STORYLINE: As temperatures continue to rise across Myanmar, the ministry of health is advising citizens to take precautions to protect their wellbeing, according to the ministry's statements on Thursday. The health ministry's advisory included guidelines for staying safe during periods of high heat and avoiding exposure to harmful ultraviolet light. The ministry's guidelines featured tips for recognizing and managing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and first aid measures. According to meteorological reports, many regions across the country are experiencing a spike in temperatures, surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in many areas. U Hla Tun, a director from Myanmar's Dep

India to face hot weather conditions in April-June

STORY: India to face hot weather conditions in April-June SHOOTING TIME: April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of intense heat waves 3. various of people drinking water STORYLINE: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said the South Asian country will face extreme heat from April to June. "During April to June hot weather season, above normal heatwave days are likely to occur over most parts of south peninsula, central India, east India and plains of northwest India," IMD said. The IMD said that during heatwaves, elevated temperatures would pose significant risks, especially to vulnerable populations like the elderly, children and those with pre-existing health conditions, who are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke. "Additionally, prolonged periods of extreme heat can lead to dehydration and strain infrastructure such as po

Liberia's presidential inauguration halted due to Boakai's heat exhaustion

STORY: Liberia's presidential inauguration halted due to Boakai's heat exhaustion SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Monrovia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of President Joseph Boakai looking unwell while giving his inaugural speech 2. various of security aides assisting the president 3. various of guests and dignitaries at the event 4. various of President Boakai being celebrated by the crowd STORYLINE: The inauguration speech of Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai was halted on Monday as the newly sworn-in leader suffered heat exhaustion at the ceremony held in the national capital of Monrovia, local media reported. Boakai had been delivering his inaugural address, which had already exceeded 30 minutes, when he began to show signs of distress. The temperature Monday afternoon at the Capitol Building in Monrovia, the venue of the presidential inauguration, was 29 degrees Celsius. The 79-year-old Boakai appeared fatigued and unsteady on his

People swelter as heatwave scorches Myanmar

STORY: People swelter as heatwave scorches Myanmar DATELINE: April 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the people in Yangon STORYLINE: With towns in Myanmar witnessing record-high temperatures amid a scorching heatwave, many people in the southeast Asian country have been suffering from the sweltering heat in recent days. Earlier this month, the Myanmar Health Ministry issued heat exhaustion and heat stroke precaution tips as temperatures were rising in many parts of the country. Many parts of Myanmar, particularly the central Magway and Mandalay regions, have recently witnessed extremely hot weather, with the mercury hitting above 40 degrees Celsius, posing health challenges to people. Chauk town in the Magway region and Nyaung-U town in the Mandalay region reaching 45 degrees Celsius on April 19 were placed first and third, respectively, on the worldwide list of cities with the highest temperatures, the country's weather bureau con

Heatwaves a stark warning of climate change

STORY: Heatwaves a stark warning of climate change DATELINE: July 30, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:36 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in Europe 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CORINNE LE QUERE, Professor of climate change science, University of East Anglia 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CORINNE LE QUERE, Professor of Climate Change Science at the University of East Anglia 4 SOUNDBITE 3 (Catalan): NARCIS PRAT, Emeritus Professor in ecology, University of Barcelona STORYLINE: Heatwaves have brought record high temperatures to several continents, making much of the Northern Hemisphere sweltering in extreme heat and fueling wildfire in Europe and the United States. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CORINNE LE QUERE, Professor of climate change science, University of East Anglia "High temperatures are very dangerous in two ways. Anything above 34 degrees Celsius is dangerous for what we call workability. So, it's exhaustion. If you have to be outside and do any kinds of work, including just walking, if the

Olympics: Heatstroke concern mounts over 2020 Tokyo Olympic marathon

Olympics: Heatstroke concern mounts over 2020 Tokyo Olympic marathon

Runners jog in the heat around the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in this file photo taken in August 2013. Experts have pointed out the risk of heatstroke or heat exhaustion at the 2020 Olympic marathon due to the sweltering and humid weather expected in the capital. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Record No. of people taken to hospitals for heatstroke in Japan

Record No. of people taken to hospitals for heatstroke in Japan

Photo taken Aug. 3, 2015, shows people with parasols crossing a bridge in Kyoto. A record-high 11,672 people were taken to hospitals in Japan the previous week due to heatstroke or heat exhaustion, with 25 people dying on the way -- the most for this summer --, the government said on Aug. 4. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo