Why night heat stress is growing for urban Indians, AC or not
Indian cities are experiencing dangerously warming nights, significantly impacting sleep and public health. Concrete structures trap heat, making urban areas hotter after sunset and preventing the body's crucial recovery period. This phenomenon exacerbates health issues like hypertension and diabetes, with vulnerable populations bearing the brunt. Experts urge treating night warming as a public health emergency, demanding urgent policy changes in urban planning and infrastructure.
