Majority of Indian Districts Face High Heatwave Risk, Study Shows
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Study shows three-quarters of Indian population face high heatwave risk
A new study shows that more than half of India - home to three quarters of its population, faces a high risk of heatwave. The report saying notably that rising night-time temperatures and humidity could lead to a major health crisis. Andrew Hilliar has more.
Nearly 60% Of Indian Districts Face High Heatwave Risk, Shows Study
Nearly 60% of Indian districts, home to three-quarters of the population, face a "high to very high" risk from extreme heat, with rising night-time temperatures and humidity compounding the health impact, a study has found.
Majority of Indian districts face high heatwave risk, study shows
NEW DELHI: Nearly 60 per cent of Indian districts, home to three-quarters of the population, face a "high to very high" risk from extreme heat, with rising night-time temperatures and humidity compounding the health impact, a study has found. The report, published on Tuesday (May 20) by the New Delhi-based
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