India’s extreme heat raises risk of violence against women, study says

India's extreme heat raises risk of violence against women, study says

Climate Change

Experts see links between climate and household tensions, with relevance in developing nations

Women cover their faces to protect from heat in Rajasthan, India, on April 19, 2024. © Reuters

MUMBAI — Women living in India’s most heat-vulnerable districts are reporting increased violence during peak summer months, underscoring how extreme heat could be linked to escalating risks for women and a source of household tensions.

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