Climate-Driven Heat in Surat, India, Challenges Textile Factory Workers
IN · Published Jun 18, 2026
In Surat, India, textile factory workers are enduring extreme heat and humidity exacerbated by the machinery and processes used in production.
Steam, chemical fumes, and radiating heat from stenters and boilers create oppressive indoor conditions, often worse than the outdoor environment.

Why It's Important?

The extreme heat and humidity in textile factories pose significant health risks to workers, including dehydration, fainting, and chronic respiratory and kidney issues. These conditions also reduce productivity, impacting the overall efficiency of the industry. The reliance on manual labor in such environments highlights the urgent need for improved workplace conditions and climate adaptation measures. Without intervention, the health and livelihoods of workers remain at risk, particularly as climate change continues to intensify heat waves and humidity levels in the region.

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