India Set For Record-Breaking Summer Heat?

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  • Published On: March 29, 2023
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India logged its hottest February in 2023 since record-keeping began in 1901, according to the India Meteorological Department. Studies show India is one of the most exposed and vulnerable countries to heat. Increased heat is already leading to more heat-related deaths, heat stress, unbearable working conditions and the wider spread of vector-borne diseases. NDTV's Divya Wadhwa explains.

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