The rising heat stress in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh poses significant risks to women, who are more vulnerable due to physiological factors and socio-economic inequalities. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and adverse reproductive health outcomes. Women in rural areas, who often lack access to cooling infrastructure and social protection, are particularly at risk. The majority of districts in these states fall under moderate to high heat risk categories, with Chhattisgarh recording 56% of its districts in the high-risk zone. Without targeted interventions, these risks could exacerbate existing gender inequalities and hinder overall climate resilience.