Prof. Rajib Dasgupta, in his latest op-ed for the Indian Express, highlights the Heat stress is the leading cause of weather-related deaths and can aggravate underlying morbidities.

Countries across the world have been facing increased temperature coupled with rising frequency and intensity of heat waves. Heat is often associated with an array of physiological impacts including heatstroke, dizziness, dehydration and in severe cases, even death. Among these, dehydration has been associated with all age groups with higher vulnerability among infants, younger children […]

The intensity and severity of heatwaves in India and across the globe have been steadily rising. Some desert regions in India are now experiencing extreme temperatures—reaching as high as 52°C. What once felt exceptional is now becoming the norm. Every summer, the front pages of newspapers have startling headlines on how heat has broken a […]