Health
Urban Heatwave: Why Indian Cities Are Getting Hotter Every Summer
Heatwaves are becoming a serious urban health issue as concrete, traffic and reduced green cover trap heat in Indian cities.
Summer heat is not new to India, but many cities now feel hotter because concrete, glass, traffic and shrinking green cover trap heat for longer periods.
The risk is highest for outdoor workers, children, elderly citizens and people without reliable cooling or water access.
More shade, better public water points, heat action plans and greener neighbourhoods can reduce the danger before temperatures become unbearable.
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