Temperatures in Jharkhand are putting children’s lives at risk

Arun Joys Kumar,

Jharkhand is currently experiencing an extreme heat wave, with temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius in some parts of the region.

As a climate hotspot, children in Jharkhand, particularly those from marginalized communities and especially girls, are the most affected by the rising temperatures.

Three out of four children in Jharkhand are already exposed to extremely high temperatures, as opposed to one in three globally. Additionally, 28 per cent of children in Jharkhand are exposed to 4.5 or more heatwaves annually, compared to 24 per cent globally.

With even hotter days predicted, the risks faced by children will continue to escalate.