In photos: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C
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Why in news
The India Meteorological Department issued heatwave warnings for North and Central India as temperatures exceeded 40°C, prompting the education department to issue safety guidelines for schools.
Background
The Lancet medical journal reported that climate change significantly drove Indian heatwaves in 2024. These extreme weather events resulted in substantial economic losses due to reduced labor hours.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTemperatures in parts of North and Central India, including Delhi, exceeded 40°C.
- BodyThe Lancet is a medical journal that reported on the link between climate change and heatwaves.
- FactHeatwaves in 2024 led to economic losses specifically due to reduced labor hours.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the socio-economic impacts of increasing heatwave frequency in India and suggest measures to mitigate health risks and labor productivity losses.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Labor productivity: Economic losses stemming from reduced working hours in heat-exposed sectors
- Public health infrastructure: Need for heat-action plans in educational institutions and public spaces
- Climate-health nexus: Correlation between rising global temperatures and heat-related morbidity
Keywords: Climate Change · Heatwave Mitigation · Labor Productivity · Public Health · Extreme Weather
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