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Shravan MK

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scorched by inequality who can afford to combat “heat stress” in your state

Scorched by Inequality: Who Can Afford to Combat “Heat Stress” in Your State?

The Heat Vulnerability Index (HVI) combines information on cooling devices, roof material, and water access.The HVI scores for upper caste groups are lower than those for marginalised caste groups in all 17 heat-prone states, indicating that marginalised castes are more prone to thermal discomfort.