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meri saheli magazine subscription  Published this article page no 45  Reasons why India is experiencing more heat waves are 1. Magnified effect of paved and concrete surfaces in urban areas and a lack of tree cover. 2. Urban heat island effects can make ambient temperatures feel 3 to 4 degrees more than what they are. 3. More heat waves were expected as globally temperatures had risen by an average 0.8 degrees in the past 100 years. Nighttime temperatures are rising too. 4. Higher daily peak temperatures and longer more intense heat waves are becoming  22 increasingly frequent globally due to climate change. 5. High intensity of UV rays in mediumhigh heat wave zones. 6. Combination of exceptional heat stress and a predominantly rural population makes India vulnerable to heat waves. Way ahead for India How should India deal with heat waves? 1. Identifying heat hotspots through appropriate tracking of meteorological data and promoting timely development and implementation of local Heat Action Plans with strategic interagency coordination and a response which targets the most vulnerable groups. 2. Review of existing occupational health standards labour laws and sectoral regulations for worker safety in relation to climatic conditions. 3. Policy intervention and coordination across three sectors health water and power is necessary. 4. Promotion of traditional adaptation practices such as staying indoors and wearing comfortable clothes. 5. Popularisation of simple design features such as shaded windows underground water storage tanks and insulating housing materials. 6. Advance implementation of local Heat Action Plans plus effective interagency coordination is a vital response which the government can deploy in order to protect vulnerable groups. Insta Curious In India heatwaves occur from March to June occasionally in July. The peak heatwave events have been reported in the month of May meri saheli magazine subscription buy.

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