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Fighting for survival: Climate change-fuelled heat pushes poor women to limits of endurance

IndiaTimes Thursday, 27 June 2024
Amid India's scorching summer, women across rural and urban areas endure severe heat stress, impacting their health and incomes disproportionately. From Delhi to rural Chhattisgarh, extreme temperatures exacerbate existing hardships, affecting livelihoods in sectors like waste picking and agriculture, while amplifying health risks like dehydration and exhaustion, especially for marginalized communities.
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