Heatwaves In India: 90% Of Country, Entire Delhi In ‘Danger Zone’ Of Heatwave Impacts, Says Study

India is frequently witnessing heatwaves due to climate change. As per new study, over 90 percent of the country is in the "extremely cautious" or "danger zone" of their impacts. The study, conducted by Ramit Debnath and colleagues at the University of Cambridge, also revealed that Delhi is particularly vulnerable to severe heatwave impacts. This year, nearly 13 people died from heatstroke at a Maharashtra government award function in Navi Mumbai. More than 17,000 people lost their lives due to heatwaves in 50 years in India. Watch the video to know more.

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