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The goal extends beyond mere cooling; it focuses on protecting human health and dignity. Ensuring adequate ventilation, water access, and shaded spaces helps families cope better with the heatwave’s increasing severity. Such initiatives are vital, not only for immediate relief but also as a foundation for resilient, climate-adaptive communities.
The Broader Climate Crisis and Future Outlook
Mumbai’s experience underscores a broader global issue: urban heat islands, compounded by inadequate infrastructure, threaten the health and livelihood of marginalized populations. Without immediate, innovative action, vulnerable communities risk facing worsening conditions, especially as climate change intensifies heat extremes.