In this project, IPE Global and its partner, Esri-India, conducted a first-of-its-kind multi-decadal regional climatological assessment to map the heat wave hotspots and how attributional correlation triggers extreme rainfall events. It aimed to generate empirical evidence on how temperature rise exacerbates extreme rainfall events, emphasising the profound impact of global warming on India. The study highlighted a significant rise in temperatures and humidity, leading to more frequent and severe heatwaves. The study maps the current and futuristic population exposure to heat risks through the
assessment. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights the escalating risks across India, including prolonged heatwaves and intensified rainfall patterns, particularly across states that contribute the most to India’s GDP.