Mapping Delhi's heat to prove a point

Описание: India is home to 98 of the world's 100 hottest cities, with temperatures crossing 48°C. Research estimates a single day of extreme heat causes about 3,400 excess deaths nationwide, and it's worsening each year. Yet heatwaves still aren't declared a national disaster, leaving little funding for mitigation, adaptation, and relief. Declaring heatwaves a notified national disaster is essential to support the worst-affected communities and ensure adaptation measures are systemically implemented. Click the link below to add your voice to the cause.

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Video description: In Shahdara, the sweltering heat often surpasses 50 degrees, affecting daily wage earners and small vendors. We explored the temperature disparities across Delhi, revealing a stark contrast between rich, shaded areas and poorer, heat-absorbing neighborhoods. With thermal cameras, we documented temperatures inside crowded homes, which often felt hotter than outside. Many families struggled with sleepless nights and inadequate ventilation, resorting to makeshift cooling methods. As the urban heat island effect worsens, green spaces diminish, intensifying the suffering of low-income households. Vendors face extreme conditions just to earn a living, while wealthier residents enjoy cooler environments and resources. With only a narrow margin separating the two worlds, it's clear heat inequality is a pressing societal issue. This video shines a light on how climate impacts are deeply intertwined with socio-economic divides, questioning who truly benefits from Delhi’s urban planning.

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