Heatwave, labour rights

Heatwaves not just an environmental issue, but also a labour rights issue

The government advises employers to provide water and rest during heatwaves, but workers still lack binding protection from extreme heat and wage cover. #heatwave #labour Read more »
erratic monsoon rainfall

India’s monsoon deluge reflects intensifying global climate emergency…

From monsoon floods to heatwaves, cascading climate disasters expose mounting vulnerabilities demanding coordinated scientific and policy responses. Read more »
power demand

Heatwaves push peak power demand past 270 GW

India’s record 270 GW power demand shows that the weakest link is now distribution, not only generation. #power #heatwave Read more »
floods and heatwaves

Heatwaves and floods expose India’s urban policy gaps

Climate shocks in the form of heatwaves and floods are now imposing real economic and human costs on Indian cities. Read more »
extreme heat losses

Extreme heat costs mount as India delays counting losses

Extreme heat is eroding labour hours, learning outcomes, and public health budgets — costs policymakers must start counting. Read more »
heatwaves predicted in India

Heatwaves forecast: India cities need to prepare for extreme climate

As prolonged heatwaves strain public health and infrastructure, traditional architecture and better policy execution could be key to survival. #heatwaves #IMD Read more »
Climate change and heatwaves affect labour productivity

Heatwaves: Climate change’s invisible productivity killers

With a projected 100 billion lost labour hours, heatwaves triggered by climate change are a national emergency for India's working future. Read more »