Killer heatwaves endanger India's development

"Results showed that India's global ranking according to the United Nations Sustainable Development Group has gone down in the last 20 years because it hasn't met the goals for 11 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, all of which were very important for SDG 13 (Climate Action).

Previous studies have shown that India’s frequent heatwaves are a growing burden on its economy and public health resources. Long-term predictions show that the heatwaves will affect more than 300 million people by 2050 and lower the quality of life for almost 600 million Indians by 2100. But there has not been enough focus on their short-term effects and the plans for dealing with heatwaves.

The study also found that not having a physical risk measure for heatwaves can slow progress in SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 15 (Life on Land)."