"UNICEF: Majority of South Asian Children Endure Extreme Heat"

UNICEF warns that nearly half a billion children in South Asia are exposed to extreme high temperatures, with 83 or more days in a year exceeding 35 degrees Celsius. This makes South Asia the hardest-hit region for children under 18. The analysis showed that 76% of children in South Asia were exposed to extreme high temperatures compared to 32% globally. The risks for children include heat strokes, poor mental development, neurological dysfunction, seizures, cardiovascular diseases, and preterm births. Experts predict that the climate crisis will lead to more frequent and longer heat waves, putting further strain on the region's ability to adapt. Additionally, extreme weather events like flooding have already had deadly impacts in the region, with children, adolescents, and women being among the most affected.