Beating ‘invisible’ killer: UN-backed South Asia Heat Hub launched in Delhi to transform heat science into life-saving action
Indian Express·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia launched the Heat Information Hub in New Delhi on World Health Day. The hub will provide heat-related early warnings and coordinate regional efforts to reduce heat-related deaths and property damage. Asia warms twice faster than other continents. India recorded its eighth warmest year in 2024, with temperature 0.28°C above average. The hub will deliver temperature alerts, suggest safer working hours, and strengthen policy advice for health services across South Asia.
Key Entities
UN Economic and Social Commission for AsiaHeat Information HubNew DelhiWorld Health DaySouth Asia Climate and Health DeskIndia Meteorological DepartmentIndian Institute of Tropical MeteorologyCouncil on Energy, Environment, and WaterBRAC James P Grant School of Public Health