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India heatwave: Early winter retreat spells trouble for factories and farms

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Last month was India 's hottest February in 125 years .

Heatwaves are likely to persist over most parts of the country between March and May .

India is particularly vulnerable to climate change, particularly to agrarian farmers.

Food prices in India have recently begun to soften for the first time in recent months .

Three out of every four Indian districts are "extreme event hotspots" and 40% exhibit what is called "a swapping trend" The country is expected to lose about 5.8% of daily working hours due to heat stress by 2030 .

Without urgent action, India risks a future where heatwaves threaten both lives and economic stability.

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