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The Boiling Point: India’s Escalating Heatwave Crisis
Heatwaves in India are no longer just seasonal anomalies; they have escalated into profound public health and economic crises driven by human-induced climate change. As temperatures continually breach the 40°C to 45°C thresholds across the subcontinent, the compounding danger of high humidity is pushing human survivability to its physiological limits. This article explores the changing meteorological definitions of heatwaves, the root drivers behind their increasing severity, their devastating socioeconomic impacts—particularly on the informal workforce—and the urgent need for comprehensive, well-funded Heat Action Plans.
