World Bank: South Asia loses 31 million jobs yearly due to intense heat

A recent World Bank study reveals that severe heat is resulting in the loss of about 31 million full-time jobs across South Asia every year. If no measures are taken to adapt, climbing temperatures might slash the region's GDP by almost 7% by the year 2050. Furthermore, the findings indicate that heatwaves can lead to a drop in income of up to 40% for informal workers.

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