“They will impact the labor productivity, economic growth, and quality of life of around 310 - 480 million people.
“Long-term projections indicate that Indian heatwaves could cross the survivability limit for a healthy human resting in the shade by 2050,” the study said. India is among the countries expected to be worst affected by the climate crisis, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), potentially affecting 1.4 billion people nationwide.Īnd experts say the the cascading effects of this will be devastating.Ī study published in April by the University of Cambridge said heatwaves in India are putting “unprecedented burdens” on India’s agriculture, economy and public health systems, stalling efforts to reach its development goals. In some states, the heat closed schools, damaged crops and put pressure on energy supplies, as officials warned residents to remain indoors and keep hydrated. Last April, India experienced a heatwave which saw temperatures in capital New Delhi go beyond 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for seven consecutive days. India often experiences heatwaves during the summer months of May and June, but in recent years, they have arrived earlier and become more prolonged. In Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, temperatures soared to 39 degrees Celsius (102 Fahrenheit) last week before weekend rain brought some relief to the region.Īnd studies warn the impact of extreme heat could be devastating. Temperatures in northeast China are expected to remain high in the coming days, with mercury levels rising above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in certain cities, according to its meteorological observatory. India is not the only country in the region to experience such sweltering heat in recent weeks. “But what we know for certain is we are going to be approaching limits to survivability by mid-century.” “If health systems aren’t functioning, when you don’t have adequate emergency services, it will lead to (more deaths),” she said. Chandni Singh, Senior Researcher at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements, adding the number of deaths that will be result from staggering heat depends on how prepared health systems are to deal with it. “India has a history of dealing with heat… There are going to be millions affected,” said Dr. Commuters pass through a heavily waterlogged stretch of road on June 25, 2023.
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