This Indian city is using smartwatches to track the impact of increasingly deadly extreme heat
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In Ahmedabad, India, residents like Sapnaben Chunara face extreme heat, often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, which has become the new normal. Chunara participates in a study using smartwatches to monitor health impacts of heat in her low-income neighborhood, Vanzara Vas. Researchers are testing reflective roofs to mitigate indoor temperatures. The study is part of a global effort to understand heat effects on vulnerable communities, with findings aimed at improving living conditions and informing policy. The increasing heat poses significant health risks, particularly for the poor. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)