The heat wave is exacerbating health risks, including heat-related illnesses and deaths. Vulnerable populations, such as outdoor workers and those without access to cooling, are particularly affected. Crop losses and disruptions in labor productivity are widespread, with informal workers facing heightened risks due to lack of protections. Government officials struggle to quantify heat-related deaths, but estimates suggest over 17,000 fatalities from heat waves between 2000 and 2020. Increased electricity demand has led to higher coal usage, further contributing to global warming.