People in India each saw 20 heatwave days in 2024, 6.5 linked with climate change: Lancet report

India faced nearly 20 heatwave days in 2024, with over six attributed to climate change. This extreme heat cost 247 billion potential labor hours, impacting agriculture and construction. Income loss reached USD 194 billion. Fossil fuels are driving these health threats, with heat-related deaths surging and PM2.5 pollution causing thousands of fatalities annually.