61% of Indian children face additional month of heat stress due to climate change
61% of Indian children face additional month of heat stress due to climate change
India · Published Aug 28, 2026
A recent study published in the journal Science Advances reveals that 61% of children in India, approximately 145 million, are exposed to at least one extra month of heat stress annually due to climate change.
The research, led by Vrije Universiteit Brussel, highlights that climate change has doubled the number of children globally experiencing five or more months of dangerous heat stress each year.

Impact & Risks

The additional heat stress poses severe health risks to children, including heatstroke, dehydration, and organ failure. Vulnerable groups, particularly in tropical and economically disadvantaged regions, are disproportionately affected due to inadequate housing, limited access to cooling, and overstretched healthcare systems. The study warns that the number of children exposed to dangerous heat will continue to rise with increasing global temperatures, exacerbating health and social inequalities.

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