Extremely high temperatures of over 40 ℃ in 38 Indian cities may lead to 2.8% GDP loss in India.

[extremely high temperatures in 38 Indian cities exceeding 40 ℃ or resulting in 2.8% loss of India's GDP] Financial Associated Press, April 22, many places in India have experienced high temperature weather in recent days. At present, temperatures in about 38 cities across India have exceeded 40 ℃, killing more than a dozen people. Indian health authorities advise people to avoid going out in hot days and, if inevitable, to protect themselves from the sun and replenish water in a timely manner. At the same time, affected by rising temperatures, Indian fans, air conditioners and other products are selling briskly. Experts say high temperatures have become more frequent and serious in India in recent years due to factors such as climate change. According to foreign media reports, a new study by the University of Cambridge in the UK points out that by 2050, extreme heat may lead to a decline in the quality of life of about 480 million people in India, a 15% drop in people's "outdoor working ability" and a 2.8% loss in gross domestic product.