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The Indian Meteorological Department has expressed concern about workers working outside. Scientists say this time the scorching heat may affect outdoor workers the most. In light of this, researchers say this time the heat could prove fatal for workers engaged in agriculture, construction and other outdoor work. To avoid this, he proposed measures such as reducing working hours and rest.
The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted higher than normal temperatures from April to June. Its influence has already begun to show and the temperature has begun to rise in the plains. Vimal Mishra, professor of civil engineering and earth sciences at IIT Gandhinagar, said dry heat is easy to tolerate. In this way, the body cools down as soon as you drink water, but when there is humid heat, the evaporation decreases and it takes time for the body to cool down. He said that by doing physical work in such weather, the body temperature reaches such a level that death can also occur. agency
The Indian Meteorological Department has recommended reducing working hours to prevent increased humidity. Apart from this, it is said to provide better rest facilities to the workers.
Most of the influence is in Asia and Africa
The greatest impact of increased humidity will be seen in Africa and Asia. The biggest reason for this is the increase in the working population here. Because of this, its impact will become more severe in the future as the demand for agriculture and forestry increases.
The study, jointly led by the Paul J. Family Foundation. US-based Allen, published in the journal One Earth in March 2024. The world is moving closer to breaking the temperature targets of the Paris Agreement, with levels of heat and humidity in tropical regions worse than ever, according to the study.
