People in India exposed to humid heat extremes increased by 67 crore from 1951-2020: Study

People in India exposed to extreme levels of humid heat during monsoons increased by at least 67 crore over the period 1951-2020, a research has found. Researchers investigated trends in hot and humid conditions or 'moist heat extremes', commonly seen in monsoons during the summer months, in terms of Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT).