Heatwave Preparedness in Indian Cities

  • A recent study on heatwave preparedness in nine Indian cities, including Delhi, reveals that long-term actions are rare and poorly implemented, while most efforts focus on immediate responses.
  • Most cities focus on short-term responses, lacking cooling solutions for vulnerable populations and insurance for lost work.
  • Officials cited coordination failures, competing priorities, and lack of recognition of heat risks as major barriers.
  • Strengthening Heat Action Plans (HAPs), training city officials, and creating funded specialist positions in climate-vulnerable districts are suggested to enhance ....
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