- Intense summer heat affected animals in some cities across India, particularly birds, causing dehydration and other heat-associated illnesses.
- Loss of natural habitat and unavailability of food and water due to heat waves and increasing urban spaces affect birds in several ways.
- Besides dehydration, increased heat also affects reproduction and normal feeding behaviour.
- Experts suggest that more research is vital for the conservation of birds, as climate projections indicate rising trends in temperature in the coming years.
India experienced one of its hottest summers in 2024 with temperatures reaching as high as 50°C in some parts of the country. Major cities in India recorded high temperatures; Pune reached 43.3°C, Bengaluru 41.8°C and Hyderabad 44.2°C. At 43°C, Kolkata recorded the highest temperature in nearly 50 years. To manage the heat and its impact on humans, some cities took active measures such as closing schools earlier, providing clean drinking water in public areas, organising public cooling spaces and requesting citizens to stay indoors as much as possible……..read more click here
Increasing summer temperatures impacting birds in Indian cities
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