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India's Extreme Heat Impacts Workers, Demands Long-Term Solutions

Published Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · Updated June 10

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India is experiencing severe heatwaves, with temperatures reaching nearly 50 degrees Celsius in some areas, leading to significant impacts on vulnerable outdoor workers and the economy. The country lost an estimated 247 billion potential labour hours in 2024 due to heat stress, highlighting an urgent need for long-term solutions.

What We Know — Key Points

  • India lost an estimated 247 billion potential labour hours in 2024 due to heat stress, according to medical journal The Lancet.
  • Temperatures in parts of India have soared to nearly 50 degrees Celsius, with heatwaves becoming more frequent and intense, severely impacting vulnerable outdoor workers and the economy.

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    Channel News Asia highlighted the severe impact of India's extreme heatwaves on vulnerable workers and the economy, citing the loss of 247 billion potential labour hours in 2024 due to heat stress and emphasizing the urgent need for long-term, systemic solutions.

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