Worsening climate change main culprit behind India’s extreme heat: UN climate chief
The UN climate chief attributes India's extreme heat to worsening climate change driven by fossil fuel consumption. He emphasizes the significant human and economic impacts, particularly for those without cooling facilities. The ongoing heatwave is expected to persist, leading to record electricity demand across the country.
- ▪The extreme heat in India is primarily caused by climate change due to the burning of coal, oil, and gas.
- ▪The India Meteorological Department predicts that heatwave conditions will continue for the next few days.
- ▪Peak power demand in India has reached record levels, with 270.8 GW on May 21.
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The ongoing extreme heat across large parts of India is primarily driven by worsening climate change caused by the massive burning of coal, oil, and gas, UN climate chief Simon Stiell said on Wednesday (May 27, 2026).He also highlighted the severe human and economic impact of the heatwave, particularly on people living in homes without cooling facilities and those working long hours outdoors. Sizzling summer days and hot nights"These extremes drive home the importance of measures to adapt to climate impacts, globally," said Mr.
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