Extreme Heat Impacting Garment Workers in India: Study Highlights Workplace Challenges
Extreme Heat Impacting Garment Workers in India: Study Highlights Workplace Challenges
IN · Published Sep 29, 2026
• A recent study by HeatWatch and TISS has revealed the severe impact of extreme heat on garment workers in India, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Delhi-NCR.
• The report, based on surveys of 115 workers and 47 in-depth interviews, highlights how heat stress interacts with high work pressure, workplace abuse, and gendered power dynamics.

Impact & Risks

The study underscores the health and economic risks faced by garment workers due to extreme heat. Workers report reduced productivity, mental stress, and physical health issues, exacerbated by poor workplace conditions. Vulnerable groups, such as women and home-based workers, face additional challenges due to gendered power dynamics and lack of protections. These conditions threaten livelihoods and highlight the urgent need for improved workplace regulations and climate responses.

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