Heat waves are deadly. As they grow more intense and frequent, their toll is mounting, from overwhelmed hospitals to lost labor hours. But countries can adapt to protect lives and the economy.

The project team visited Isaneswar Basti in Bhubaneswar, Odisha to pilot the pre-intervention survey tools and use the devices for meteorological and physiological measurements on ground. During the visit, indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity readings were recorded, along with physiological measurements such as blood pressure, heart rate, and surface body temperature of family members […]

Meeta Mehra and Purnamita Dasgupta made a quality assurance visit to four field sites in Bhubaneswar. They interacted extensively with household members who are participating in the research study, including members from households that are part of the control group and from households participating in the cool-roof intervention. They inspected on-site cool-roof painting being done […]

India is bracing for a new high in the ensuing summer season: Heat health governance will be the key to coping,” Dr. Rajib Dasgupta discusses the increasing challenges posed by rising temperatures and heatwaves in India. He highlights that the Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted above-normal temperatures, particularly in central and eastern states like Odisha, […]