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Recent reports by the International Labour Organization and the World Bank highlight that heatwaves are causing significant labour productivity losses in India, estimated at $100 billion annually. Around 75% of India’s workforce, mainly informal and outdoor workers, are highly vulnerable to extreme heat, worsening with rising temperatures and urban heat effects
Heat Waves in IndiaDefinition and Role of Indian Meteorological Department (IMD):
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