One day of extreme heat tied to 3,400 excess deaths in India, nearly 30,000 over five days: Study
A recent study has linked extreme heat in India to significant excess mortality, estimating 3,400 deaths from a single day of extreme heat and nearly 30,000 from a five-day heatwave. The research highlights the disproportionate impact on economically vulnerable states, which account for a majority of projected excess deaths despite lower GDP contributions. The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted adaptation and resilience planning in response to climate change.
- ▪The study estimates that a single day of extreme heat causes approximately 3,400 excess deaths nationally.
- ▪Uttar Pradesh could account for around 8,100 excess deaths during a five-day heatwave.
- ▪The 100 most vulnerable districts in India, home to nearly one-third of the population, are projected to account for 44 percent of excess deaths during a five-day heatwave.
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One day of extreme heat tied to 3,400 excess deaths in India, nearly 30,000 over five days: StudyTemperatures have remained above 45 degrees Celsius in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana in recent days.Updated on: May 29, 2026 4:42 PM ISTWritten by Priyanjali NarayanShare viaCopy link A day of extreme heat is associated with an estimated 3,400 excess deaths across India, while a heatwave lasting five consecutive days could lead to nearly 30,000 additional deaths, according to a new study.Women cover themselves with scarf to beat the heat, in New Delhi on Thursday.
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