Scorching Summer Threatens Livelihoods of Millions Across India

• India already experiencing severe heatwaves, with temperatures reaching 42°C in Rajkot and exceeding 40°C in multiple states by early March.
• A new study reveals a sharp increase in heat-related livability constraints globally, with adults (18-40 years) in tropical regions like India most affected.
• IMD warns of above-normal heatwave days in the vulnerable Indo-Gangetic plains and eastern lowlands, where conditions can become 'unlivable'.
• Extreme heat makes even light activity in the shade unsafe for 25-33% of the year, posing a critical threat to workability and survival.
• Farmers, daily wagers, and low-income individuals are particularly vulnerable, facing severe impairment to their ability to earn livelihoods.