A new study has estimated that a single day of extreme heat could lead to approximately 3,400 excess deaths across India, highlighting the growing public health risks associated with rising temperatures and increasingly frequent heatwaves. The research, conducted by the India Energy and Climate Center, adapted
Dr. Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD - Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital With rising temperatures across cities like Bengaluru, many people are spending long hours working in hot environments whether outdoors or in poorly ventilated indoor spaces. Excessive heat is not just uncomfortable; it can affect both
Amid intensifying heatwave conditions across several parts of India, doctors from AIIMS have warned citizens against relying solely on water intake during extreme heat exposure, emphasizing the urgent need to replenish electrolytes to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. Medical experts at AIIMS stated that excessive
In a recent climatic shift, the Rising Heatwave Health Advisory 2026 has published Nationwide Alert to reduce heat related illnesses, prevent fatalities, and strengthen preparedness across India as extreme summer temperatures intensify. The advisory aims to ensure coordinated action between central and state health departments, improve
Dr. Arunesh Kumar, Senior Consultant, Respiratory Medicine, Paras Health, Gurugram The combination of extreme heat and high humidity is putting considerable strain on people’s overall health this season. We are seeing a spike in cases of persistent headaches, dizziness, fatigue, muscle cramps, dehydration, and poor sleep
