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Study Shows Heatwave Severity Soaring in Punjab and Haryana
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 08:36 AM
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A recent study highlights a sharp increase in the severity of heatwaves across Punjab and Haryana, raising concerns for residents and agriculture.
A new research report has found that the intensity and frequency of heatwaves in the northern states of Punjab and Haryana have risen markedly in recent years. The study, cited by the Hindustan Times, points to a trend that could exacerbate health risks and strain water resources during the summer months.
Experts say that the escalating heat conditions are likely to impact crop yields, especially for water‑intensive staples such as wheat and rice, which dominate the region's agriculture. The study warns that prolonged high temperatures could lead to increased instances of heat‑related illnesses among vulnerable populations.
State authorities in both Punjab and Haryana have been urged to strengthen heat‑wave preparedness measures, including early warning systems, public awareness campaigns, and ensuring adequate cooling shelters for laborers and outdoor workers.
The findings underscore the need for coordinated climate‑adaptation strategies, as the region grapples with the broader challenges of a warming climate.
Experts say that the escalating heat conditions are likely to impact crop yields, especially for water‑intensive staples such as wheat and rice, which dominate the region's agriculture. The study warns that prolonged high temperatures could lead to increased instances of heat‑related illnesses among vulnerable populations.
State authorities in both Punjab and Haryana have been urged to strengthen heat‑wave preparedness measures, including early warning systems, public awareness campaigns, and ensuring adequate cooling shelters for laborers and outdoor workers.
The findings underscore the need for coordinated climate‑adaptation strategies, as the region grapples with the broader challenges of a warming climate.