Climate change is leaving Delhi’s urban poor at risk from extreme heat and cold due to factors like poor housing, lack of access to healthcare, and precarious livelihoods. They lack adequate shelter and resources to cope with the effects of the urban heat island effect and other climate-related events, forcing them to endure harsh temperatures while the wealthy use cooling systems that contribute to further warming. Addressing this requires improving housing, strengthening healthcare, and providing social welfare to vulnerable populations.
