TAKE 3: Braving The Heatwave

In this summer edition of Take 3, Mr Shaurya Anand, Research Associate, TERI, decodes the science behind heatwaves and shares smart, sustainable ways to stay cool as temperatures soar across New Delhi and North India.

With temperatures soaring above 40°C, extreme heat is no longer an exception but an alarming new norm. Mr Anand explains the science behind heatwaves, the health and environmental risks they pose, and the urgency of adapting to this growing challenge.

He also shares simple, effective strategies to stay cool — from energy-efficient cooling methods to sustainable practices that can make a real difference in how we cope with rising heat while reducing our climate impact.