Extreme heatwaves severely disrupt agricultural productivity, costing farm workers 54 days of labor annually. The crisis threatens food security, reduces rural incomes, and exposes informal workers to critical health risks. Comprehensive, worker-centric Heat Action Plans offer the essential solution.
Click to View MoreThe 2025 climate assessment shows India’s land has warmed by 0.9°C, with sharper extremes. Scientists report a “Wet Desert” trend in the northwest, drying Gangetic plains, rising warm nights, marine heatwaves, and stronger Arabian Sea cyclones. They warn about compound events and urge region-specific adaptation measures.
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