Opinion: Why India’s Heat Planning is in the Hot Seat
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India’s cities are facing record heatwaves, with temperatures nearing 48°C and rising risks to public health, workers and urban livability. This in-depth analysis explains why India’s heat planning is under scrutiny, how Heat Action Plans, early warning systems and tools like CHAITRA and EHI-N aim to build targeted, people-centric heat resilience, and why integrated, long-term strategies are critical for climate adaptation. The post Opinion: Why India’s Heat Planning is in the Hot Seat appeared first on India Energy & Climate Center .
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