Edition 6: MP Heat Files

6th Edition of MP HEAT FILES is Out!

In this edition, we document how June 2025 became MP’s hottest on record, with temperatures touching 46.1°C in Chhatarpur. Despite rainfall in parts of the state, heatwaves persisted, raising serious public health concerns.

• We unpack India’s fractured heat death reporting system.
• Look at Kashmir’s unexpected record temperatures.
• Cover India’s first parametric heat insurance payout.
• Explore how heat impacts brain health and neurological risks.
• And take a cue from Japan’s indoor heat prevention model.

This edition brings together research, real-time reporting, and policy insights to better understand India’s deepening heat crisis, with a sharp focus on how it plays out in Madhya Pradesh.

Follow MP Heat Files for regular updates on heatwaves, climate risk, and resilience from the heart of India.