Globally, total number of heatwave days decreased from 2024’s historical high of 15.3 billion person-days for older adults and 2.3 billion person-days for infants. The year 2025 was the second highest on record for heatwave exposure for both vulnerable groups combined as older adults were exposed to 10.8 billion person-days of heatwaves, while infants experienced 1.1 billion person-days, the report said.
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India among top countries with highest heatwave exposure for infants, older adults: Report
October 28, 2026Globally, total number of heatwave days decreased from 2024’s historical high of 15.3 billion person-days for older adults and 2.3 billion person-days for infants. The year 2025 was the second highest on record for heatwave exposure for both vulnerable groups combined as older adults were exposed to 10.8 billion person-days of heatwaves, while infants experienced 1.1 billion person-days, the report said.