Impact of Heatwaves on Education and Women's Employment in India
As temperatures soar beyond 41C (105.8F), Indian schools are shifting to online classes, significantly affecting working mothers who must adapt their jobs or stay home.
Editorial Staff
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Updated about 10 hours ago
Recent heatwaves in India, with temperatures exceeding 41C (105.8F), have forced many schools to transition to online learning for extended periods.
This shift has placed a heavy burden on working mothers, who often find themselves needing to change jobs or stay home to care for their children.
The ongoing climate crisis is thus not only impacting education but also disproportionately affecting women's participation in the workforce.