Advance action needed to protect vulnerable groups from heatwaves: NHRC to 21 states, Delhi
The NHRC has urged 21 states and Delhi to take proactive measures to protect vulnerable populations from the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves. The elderly, children, and outdoor workers are particularly at risk due to inadequate shelter and resources. The Commission highlighted the need for integrated relief measures to mitigate the health impacts and prevent casualties during extreme heat events.
- ▪The NHRC has called for advance action to protect marginalized groups from heatwaves.
- ▪Heatwaves have been shown to disproportionately affect the elderly, children, and outdoor workers.
- ▪The Commission reported that approximately 3,712 deaths in India were attributed to heat or sunstroke from 2019 to 2023.
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Advance action needed to protect vulnerable groups from heatwaves: NHRC to 21 states, DelhiAdvance action needed to protect vulnerable groups from heatwaves: NHRC to 21 states, DelhiPublished on: Apr 28, 2026 2:11 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, Pointing to the disproportionate impact of rise in heatwave frequency and intensity on the marginalised sections, the NHRC on Tuesday asked 21 states and Delhi to take advance action to protect the vulnerable population.Advance action needed to protect vulnerable groups from heatwaves: NHRC to 21 states, DelhiThe elderly, children, infants and newborns are especially susceptible to the health impacts of extreme heat.
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