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How Climate Change is Worsening Summer Conditions in India

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How Climate Change is Worsening Summer Conditions in India Introduction Climate change is having a big impact on weather patterns and environmental conditions globally, with India being equally vulnerable. The intensifying effects of climate change are worsening summer conditions across the country, leading to numerous adverse consequences. This escalation in summer severity is evident through various changes observed in recent years, such as the extreme heat wave in 2022, where temperatures in parts of North India soared to unprecedented levels, affecting millions of people. This summer also, India has experienced a significant number of deaths due to extreme heat. Climate change is causing impacts at all levels. Increased Heat waves Climate change has led to a significant rise in the frequency and intensity of heat waves across India, making summers hotter and more prolonged. Example : In the summer of 2019, India experienced one of its most severe heat waves, with tem...