India’s cities race to adapt as extreme heat puts workers at risk
Parts of India are sweltering, with temperatures topping 40°C in several areas and heatwaves forecast across the north and west. While extreme heat is not new, experts say heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense. Authorities have rolled out heat action plans, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to take precautions. But as Neha Poonia reports for CNA, experts are calling for long-term solutions to protect the country's population.
Parts of India are sweltering, with temperatures topping 40°C in several areas and heatwaves forecast across the north and west. While extreme heat is not new, experts say heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense. Authorities have rolled out heat action plans, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to take precautions. But as Neha Poonia reports for CNA, experts are calling for long-term solutions to protect the country's population.
