India May Be Underestimating Heat-Related Fatalities, Hindering Effective Response to Escalating Heatwaves
New Delhi, India — As intense heat waves become more frequent across India, there is growing concern that the country may not be fully capturing the true number of deaths caused by the extreme conditions. This underreporting could be compromising efforts to respond effectively and protect vulnerable populations. Recent surveys and investigations suggest significant disparities between official heat-related death tolls and the actual number of fatalities as reported by locals and health professionals. Such discrepancies …