Three-fourths of Delhi faces heat stress as green cover shrinks, CSE study finds

A recent study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has shown that three-fourths of Delhi is now facing heat stress, highlighting a dramatic decline in the city's green cover from 25.36% in 2014 to a concerning 14.14% in 2024. The loss of greenery has exacerbated the city's vulnerability to extreme heat, raising alarms about the long-term environmental and health impacts on its population. This trend underscores the urgent need for urban planning that prioritizes green spaces to mitigate the effects of climate change and heatwaves.