Scorching Summers and Health Concerns

Sonali Nagar

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Extreme temperatures, heatwaves, sudden rains, floods, storms, and irregular monsoon patterns across the globe have become more frequent and intense. This gives a feel that all such events have become the ‘new normal’. We have been witnessing that the heatwaves are becoming more severe with each passing year, and cold snaps are becoming more unpredictable. This is the situation when we are more exposed to vulnerabilities. These climate changes are no longer only weather anomalies. Rather, they are a warning call to address the interconnected crises of climate change and public health.

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