India Faces Second-Hottest Quarter Amid Escalating Climate Crisis

India experienced its second-hottest quarter from June to August since 1970, with over one-third of its population enduring dangerous heat days. Climate change significantly increased the likelihood of high temperatures. Cities like Mumbai and Delhi were particularly affected, recording numerous heatwave days and related health incidents.

India endured its second-hottest quarter from June to August this year since 1970, affecting over one-third of the population, a recent report by Climate Central states.

Climate change made high temperatures over three times more likely on 29 days during this period, making it particularly severe. The report highlights that India's exposure to climate-driven temperatures was the highest in Southern Asia.

Mumbai saw 54 days of extreme heat influenced by climate change, while Kanpur and Delhi experienced prolonged periods of dangerously high temperatures, reaching over 39 degrees Celsius. This intense heat led to significant health issues, with the India Meteorological Department recording 536 heatwave days this summer, the most in 14 years.

(With inputs from agencies.)