Policy UpdateMadhesh Raj P R Background  In recent years, heatwaves have become a major concern worldwide. The recent incidents of heatwaves have shown the severe effects of climate change and the urgent need to address environmental challenges, especially in India. Between 1992 and 2015, heatwaves took more than 20,000 lives in India, with 2,422 deaths … Continue reading RETHINKING INDIA’S NATIONAL GUIDELINES ON HEATWAVE MANAGEMENT (2019) AMID GROWING HEATWAVE INCIDENTS IN INDIA