329 million children in India exposed to extreme heat: UNICEF report
A new UNICEF report reveals that approximately 392 million children in India, representing 92% of the 0-18 age group, are exposed to extreme heat, with 89 million facing heatwaves. The report highlights the growing vulnerability of children and criticizes existing 'Heat Action Plans' for lacking child-specific and age-differentiated measures, recommending improvements like including schools and anganwadis.
Why it matters
This report underscores a critical public health and climate change issue affecting a massive child population, demanding urgent policy changes and targeted interventions to protect vulnerable groups from the escalating impacts of global warming.
Unicef Report On Heat Exposure In India: 329 million children in India exposed to extreme heat: UNICEF report | India News - The Times of India
The article is a factual report on a UNICEF study, presenting data and recommendations without overt political or ideological framing.
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