Large income losses and negative health impacts from summer heat stress on informal workers in Delhi

Delhi is witnessing severe heat waves and over time the severity is increasing in terms of intensity as well as duration. The year 2024 saw record-breaking temperatures when the National Capital Region and the surrounding areas experienced the maximum temperature crossing 49°C and the gruelling heat revailed for one and half months without any temporary respite. The nights also remained equally gruelling, with a minimum temperature around 36°C. This prevented people from cooling down effectively or getting some quality sleep, and they suffered the consequent health impacts.

Read More