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08-21T17 05 50
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Our planet is getting hotter. This warming, called global warming, is caused by
greenhouse gases trapping heat from the sun. These gases act like a blanket, making
the Earth warmer than it should be.

As the Earth warms, we see changes in our weather. Some of these changes are
extreme, like heat waves, which are becoming more common and more intense. These
changes are happening all over the world and India is particularly vulnerable.

India is a large country with a diverse climate, but it is already experiencing the effects
of global warming in a significant way. From rising sea levels to melting glaciers, the
impacts of climate change are already being felt by millions of Indians. Heat waves are
periods of extremely high temperatures that last for several days or even weeks.

They are becoming more common in India due to global warming. As temperatures rise,
the air gets hotter and drier, creating the perfect conditions for heat waves to develop.
These heat waves can have devastating effects on human health, agriculture, and the
environment.

In recent years, India has experienced some of the most severe heat waves on record. In
2015, a heat wave in India killed over 2,500 people. The heat was so intense that roads
melted and birds fell from the sky.

Hospitals were overwhelmed with patients suffering from heat stroke and dehydration.
Data from meteorological departments around the world shows a clear trend of rising
temperatures. In India, the average temperature has increased by about 0.7 degrees
Celsius over the past century.

This might not seem like a lot, but even small changes in temperature can have big
impacts on the climate. The Himalayan glaciers, which provide water to millions of
people in India, are melting at an alarming rate. As these glaciers melt, they contribute
to rising sea levels, which threaten India's coastal cities.

The changing climate is also affecting rainfall patterns, leading to more frequent
droughts and floods. Heat waves can have a devastating impact on human health. When
temperatures soar, people are at risk of heat stroke, dehydration, and other heat-related
illnesses.

The elderly, infants, and those with pre-existing health conditions are particularly
vulnerable. Heat waves also have a significant impact on daily life, making it difficult to
work, study, or even go outside. For farmers, heat waves can be disastrous.
Crops wither and die in the intense heat, leading to crop failures and economic hardship.
In cities, heat waves put a strain on infrastructure, as demand for electricity for air
conditioning surges. This can lead to power outages, making the heat even more
unbearable.

It's really tough. You can't concentrate on your studies, and it's hard to even step
outside. We need to find ways to cope with this heat.

As temperatures continue to rise, it is essential that we adapt to a hotter future. This


means taking steps to reduce our vulnerability to heat waves and other climate change
impacts. One important step is to develop heat action plans, which outline steps that
communities can take to prepare for and respond to heat waves.

This includes creating cooling centers where people can go to escape the heat, providing
public awareness campaigns about the dangers of heat stroke, and planting trees to
provide shade. We also need to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions to prevent the
worst effects of climate change. This means transitioning to cleaner sources of energy,
improving energy efficiency, and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.

Combating climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity
today. The science is clear. Human activities are causing the planet to warm at an
unprecedented rate, and we are already experiencing the consequences.

From more frequent and intense heat waves to rising sea levels and extreme weather
events, climate change is a threat to our health, our livelihoods, and our planet. The
good news is that we know what needs to be done. We need to rapidly reduce our
greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning to clean energy, improving energy efficiency,
and protecting our forests.

We need to invest in adaptation measures to protect communities from the impacts of


climate change that are already happening. And we need to work together as a global
community to address this global challenge. The fight for a cooler tomorrow is a fight we
can win, but it requires action from all of us.

Let's commit to making the changes necessary for a sustainable and resilient future.

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