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Impact of extreme heatwaves on mental health in India: Experts weigh in

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Updated on: 09 July,2024 12:09 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Sanjana Deshpande | sanjana.deshpande@mid-day.com

The heatwave in India was both--a physical and emotional health disaster. Doctors reveal severe temperatures exacerbate anxiety, sadness, and violence, putting vulnerable people at risk.

Impact of extreme heatwaves on mental health in India: Experts weigh in

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Key Highlights

  1. In 2024, India witnessed one of the longest and most intense heatwaves in its history
  2. The heatwave was both--a physical and emotional health disaster
  3. Doctors reveal severe temperatures exacerbate anxiety, sadness, and violence

Despite the southwest monsoon bringing relief from the heat, the memory of summer 2024 still haunts many in India. The country, in 2024, witnessed one of the longest and most intense heatwaves in its history. Temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius have had a serious impact on the populace.

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