India sweltering under heat waves, with temperatures rising above 46 C
India is experiencing extreme heat waves, with temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts, warning of severe conditions that are expected to persist. This situation is impacting outdoor workers and marginalized communities, leading to health issues and economic losses.
- ▪Temperatures in India have soared above 46 C, prompting heat alerts from the Indian Meteorological Department.
- ▪Outdoor workers, like street vendors, are facing reduced customer traffic and increased health risks due to the heat.
- ▪The rise in heat exposure is linked to climate change and urbanization, affecting agriculture and livelihoods across the country.
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Open this photo in gallery:An electric rickshaw driver splashes water on his face to cool off under the summer heat in Lucknow, India, on Wednesday.Rajesh Kumar Singh/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAt a busy intersection in Gurugram, on the outskirts of New Delhi, several street vendors were standing beside their carts this week, shaded by umbrellas with large blue plastic sheets spread over them. “These umbrellas are no longer enough. So we made a makeshift arrangement with an added cover to shield us from the sun,” said Mohammed Kaish, whose fruit cart was piled high with seasonal mangoes and watermelons. He was sweating, but the fruit had to be kept cool, so he sprinkled water from his bottle over them every hour.
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