New Delhi: India suffered an income loss of USD 159 billion, 5.4 per cent of its gross domestic product, in the service, manufacturing, agriculture, and construction sectors due to extreme heat in 2021, according to a new report.
...India suffered income loss of USD 159 bn in key sectors due to extreme heat in 2021: Report
Heat exposure in the country led to the loss of 167 billion potential labour hours, a 39 percent increase from 1990 to 1999, said the Climate Transparency Report 2022.