India ranks high for heatwave risk to infants and elders
A new report says India is among the countries with the highest heatwave exposure for infants and older adults. Globally, heatwave days for these groups fell from the 2024 peak. Exposure remains high in many places, which raises health risks for vulnerable people during extreme heat.
ContextHeatwaves have become more frequent in India and South Asia in recent years, and climate scientists warn they will keep getting worse. Infants and older adults are most at risk because their bodies handle heat stress less easily.
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