When I was in Kolkata, it struck me as one of the most uncomfortable places I’ve visited due to the heat. I had a wonderful time and enjoyed my visit, but the heat was absolutely menacing. I asked my local guides how people dealt with the heatwaves, and he said that if you have access to air-conditioning, you stay in. If you don’t, well… it’s pretty hard to deal.
If it was that insufferable for me, I can only imagine how much harder it is for families in poverty or who face greater disparities. Learning how these heatwaves impact women was even more alarming.