Heat and Cold Extremes Claimed 35,000 Lives in India Over Two Decades: Study
Reading Time: 5 minutesIndia’s vast size, along with its varied geography and topography, results in diverse climates and seasonal patterns, making it vulnerable to extreme temperatures—both hot and cold. A recent study has revealed that between 2001 and 2019, exposure to extreme heat and cold led to the deaths of at least 35,000 people in India. The research…