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The scorching heat in Delhi is no longer limited to summer. In a new study of Greenpeace India, it has been revealed that thousands of unseen deaths are occurring in Delhi due to strong heat and rising temperature, especially among the homeless and outside people. The name of the report is “Death and Degree: Establishing a Relationship of Death and Heat in Scorched Delhi”, which showed using Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) data that the heat has now become a serious public health crisis.
Monsoon months are also dangerous now
According to the report, those who used to bring relief from the monsoon months before the monsoon, now they are also getting dangerous level of heat and moisture. From 2015 to 2024, the UTCI value was recorded above 31.5 degrees Celsius in June, July and August, while in July 2019 it reached 34.4 degrees, which was seen only earlier only in summer. In the months of March and April, the UTCI level has seen a higher increase in more than 30 percent, indicating dangerous arrival of summer.
Connection of rising temperature and deaths
Along with the rising temperature, the number of deaths has also increased. Only in 2019, 5,341 unknown deaths were recorded in the record summer months. From 2022 to 2024, a total of 11,819 such deaths occurred in Delhi, which are the highest ever in a period of three years. June 2019 was the most dangerous month when 657 deaths occurred at 34.2 degrees UTCI.
Homeless people affected the most
The homeless people have been the most affected. In June 2024, 192 homeless people died in just nine days, while in July 2024 there were 401 deaths, which is the highest monthly figure in the last two decades.
Greenpeace warning
Selomi Garnaik of Greenpeace India says, “Our research shows that the heat crisis in Delhi is no longer limited to summer but has spread to the monsoon. If it was not recognized immediately as a disaster and measures were not taken to protect the risky communities, then people in Delhi will continue to lose their lives.”
Summer deaths are often ignored
Experts say that heat deaths are often ignored because they are difficult to diagnose properly, but there is a clear relationship between the data of UTCI and deaths. The report suggests that heat waves should be given legal recognition as a disaster, such as the Disaster Management Act, in 2005, as well as facilities such as cooling centers, water drinking stations and medical help. It is clear from this report that the heat in Delhi has now become a serious and long -term health challenge. If steps are not taken immediately against it, then more people can lose their lives in the coming years.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on the opinion of research studies and experts. Do not consider it an alternative to medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, consult your doctor or concerned specialist.
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