As India Braces for Surge in Heatwave Days in 2025, Demand Rises for Air-Conditioners

India Plans Air-Conditioning Temperature Standards to Save Power

(Bloomberg) — India is working with appliance makers to standardize the cooling range of air conditioners to ensure that the minimum temperature is not set below 20C (68F), in an effort to cut the energy use of these power guzzlers.

India's heatwaves worsening, but no one knows how many dying

Disjointed, outdated reporting systems are obscuring the true toll, weakening both public awareness and policy action

As India braces for surge in heatwave days in 2025, demand rises for air-conditioners

The world’s most populous country will have more than 1 billion air-conditioning units in operation by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency.

Heatwave In India Is Worsening, But No One Knows How Many Dying

On a scorching May afternoon last year, a ragpicker in Delhi's Ghazipur area collapsed from heat exhaustion.

As heatwaves become more frequent, India’s action plans have crucial gaps

Cities must go beyond uniform strategies. They should understand the nature of heat and adapt their heat action strategies accordingly.

Local strategies a must for Indian cities facing heat waves

Urban heat is a public health emergency, an infrastructure challenge and a climate crisis rolled into one. To safeguard cities and their most vulnerable populations, India needs city-level cost-effective long-term mitigation strategies.