Vročina v Indiji ubije več deset tisoč ljudi, uradne evidence zajamejo le del

A recent study published in Frontiers in Environmental Health suggests that a single day of extreme heat in India leads to approximately 3,400 excess deaths. This figure highlights a significant undercount in official records, which likely capture only a fraction of the true mortality caused by heatwaves. The research indicates that the actual death toll from heat-related illnesses is substantially higher than what is officially reported, pointing to a critical public health challenge.

This matters because it reveals the severe, often hidden, impact of heatwaves on public health in India, necessitating better preparedness and response strategies.