India Endured Record Heat Waves, Stressing Water and Power Systems

Global Environmental Challenges
Written By Pavan Ajithprasad

Scorching Temperatures

In April 2023, India endured record‑breaking heat waves, with temperatures soaring above 45°C in several states.

Impacts on People and Systems

The heat strained power grids, triggered water shortages, and endangered public health. Vulnerable populations—outdoor workers, children, and the elderly—faced the greatest risks.

Climate Change Connection

Scientists link India’s intensifying heat waves to global warming, with attribution studies showing higher frequency and severity due to rising greenhouse gases.

Adaptation Measures

India is investing in cooling centers, early warning systems, and renewable energy to meet surging electricity demand. Yet long‑term resilience requires urban redesign, water conservation, and climate‑smart agriculture.

Sources:

  • https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/18/india-heatwave-breaks-records

  • https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/heatwave-conditions-in-india-april-2023/article66740000.ece

  • https://www.worldweatherattribution.org/india-heatwave-2023


Written by Pavan Ajithprasad

Pavan Ajithprasad
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