1. environmental
1.1. Urban infrastructure
1.1.1. Heat-related deaths (100 people died in recent heatwave)
1.1.2. Increases risk of heat strokes and other health issues
1.2. Rising temperatures
1.2.1. Record high of 48°C in Delhi
1.2.2. Urban heat island effect due to 30% increase in concrete surfaces
1.3. Health impacts
1.3.1. Lack of green spaces and reflective materials
1.3.2. Poorly ventilated housing exacerbates heat effects
2. Economic
2.1. Impact on labor
2.1.1. Reduced attendance at workplaces due to extreme heat
2.1.2. Loss of income for laborers, especially women
2.2. Economic Disparities
2.2.1. Marginalized communities disproportionately affected
2.2.2. Lack of cooling resources for low-income households
2.3. Productivity loss
2.3.1. Workers struggle to maintain productivity in unairconditioned environments
2.3.2. Financial instability due to missed workdays
3. Social
3.1. Impact on families
3.1.1. Women juggle work and childcare in extreme heat
3.1.2. Children unable to play outside due to heatstroke risks
3.2. Mental well-being
3.2.1. Psychological toll of relentless heat on families
3.2.2. Lack of respite from heat at home
3.3. Community resilience
3.3.1. Grassroots initiatives (painting roofs to reduce indoor temperatures)
3.3.2. Local women taking proactive steps to adapt
3.4. Government inaction
3.4.1. Absence of a comprehensive heat action plan
3.4.2. Lack of policies to protect vulnerable populations