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Rising temperatures and humidity are affecting productivity, disrupting livelihoods, and straining economic systems in India.
India, North India, Indo-Gangetic Plains, Delhi, Chandigarh, Kanpur, Jaipur, Varanasi, Ahmedabad
Who
Anajalli Ravi Kumar, International Labour Organization, CEEW, municipal authorities, health workers, NGOs, community groups
What
Rising temperatures and humidity are affecting productivity, disrupting livelihoods, and straining economic systems in India.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:28:11 GMT · 3h 27m ago
Where
India, North India, Indo-Gangetic Plains, Delhi, Chandigarh, Kanpur, Jaipur, Varanasi, Ahmedabad ·
Why
Extreme heat is increasingly impacting India's economy and its largely informal workforce, who often lack access to cooling, healthcare, or social protection.
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How this affects you
Extreme heat, exacerbated by rising humidity, is projected to cause significant economic losses in India, including the potential loss of 34 million full-time jobs by 2030, disproportionately affecting the nearly 90% of the workforce in the informal sector. Collaborative efforts and improved infrastructure for shade, hydration, and healthcare are needed to build resilience.
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