Opinion
Can Indian Cities Survive the Heat? Inside the 2026 Climate Stress Test
India’s heatwaves are no longer just seasonal weather events; they are becoming a stress test for cities, workers, hospitals, power grids and water systems. As temperatures rise and nights stay warmer, urban India is being forced to operate under climate conditions it was never designed for. This article explains why heat is now an infrastructure, inequality and governance crisis, not merely a summer discomfort.