As monsoon rains sweep across the country, bringing relief from a searing summer, the worst of the season may be behind us. But the toll, paid in physical strain by workers and economic loss by the nation, is far harder to shake off.
Every summer, millions of outdoor workers across India face intense heat as they go about earning a living. What begins as a physical strain is becoming an economic concern, as lost working hours and lower productivity start to weigh on incomes and businesses.
