Experts explain | Why India struggles to count heatwave deaths as climate change intensifies
India lacks a comprehensive system to measure heat-related mortality, leaving the true impact of rising temperatures largely unquantified. While Europe has recorded thousands of excess deaths during recent heatwaves, India's struggle to count such fatalities highlights a significant gap in public health data. This inadequacy poses challenges in addressing the escalating risks associated with climate change, particularly as heatwaves become more frequent and severe.