heat stress Stories

Heat stress on the rise, slashing work productivity by 2-3 per cent, report warns
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 23, 2025

Manual labourers in sectors such as agriculture, construction and fisheries are particularly vulnerable, as they face prolonged exposure to dangerous...

IGAD urges precautions ahead of floods, heat stress in South Sudan
Amina Wako  |  Jun 10, 2024

Riverine flooding is expected in parts of Jonglei, Lake State, Unity, Upper Nile, and Central Equatoria, while dry spells are anticipated in parts of...

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