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What Happens to an Economy When It's Too Hot to Work?

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India's extreme heat is becoming an economic problem, not just a weather problem. According to Bloomberg, rising temperatures are making it dangerous and difficult for workers to labor outdoors, disrupting industries from construction to agriculture. When productivity drops because it's literally too hot to work, entire sectors feel the impact. The challenge goes beyond individual discomfort—it's forcing companies and governments to grapple with climate change as an economic constraint, not just an environmental one.

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-06-12/india-...

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