A heat crisis in Telangana that burns beyond the thermometer

The article details a severe heat crisis in Telangana, highlighting the devastating impact of extreme temperatures on vulnerable populations, particularly daily wage laborers and street vendors. It discusses the challenges in officially confirming heatstroke deaths, discrepancies between state and NCRB data, and the implementation of the Telangana State Heatwave Action Plan 2026. The plan addresses heatwave vulnerabilities, urban heat island effect, and preparedness measures, while also pointing out gaps in on-ground implementation of mitigation strategies.