A report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) highlights how increasing concretization and humidity levels are worsening heat stress in India's megacities. The analysis covers data from 2001 to 2024 for six cities, noting that higher humidity is exacerbating heat stress, affecting health and livelihoods.
Discover why Narela and Mungeshpur are experiencing extreme heatwaves in Delhi. Learn about the factors contributing to the scorching temperatures in these areas and the impact on local residents. Find out how weather experts explain the early arrival of hot winds and the specific conditions that make these locations exceptionally hot.
A study by IIT Bhubaneswar found that urbanization has led to 60% more night-time warming in over 140 Indian cities compared to surrounding non-urban areas. Cities like Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Rajkot were most affected, with Delhi-NCR and Pune also experiencing significant warming. The urban heat island effect, where concrete and asphalt store and release heat, is the main cause. T