The article “Cost of a Hotter India” highlights how rising temperatures are transitioning from seasonal anomalies to structural economic risks. India loses over 101 billion labor hours annually to extreme heat, potentially costing up to 4.5% of GDP by 2030. Agriculture faces reduced yields and export bans, while urban migration and health crises intensify. The author argues for systemic adaptation through Heat Action Plans, climate-resilient farming, and labor policy shifts to protect India’s long-term growth and public health.
