Delhi-NCR faces early 40°C heat wave amid shifting weather patterns
NewsBytes | April 24, 2026 6:39 PM CST
Heat action plans face funding challenge
Climate experts warn that heat waves are getting more intense and frequent across India, putting outdoor workers especially at risk.
Since 2016, India's Heat Action Plans have tried to help with alerts and cooling shelters, but funding remains a challenge since heat waves aren't officially covered by disaster relief funds.
There's also a bigger push underway: the India Cooling Action Plan aims to cut down on cooling demand long term.
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