IIT Guwahati Study Links Extreme Heat to Reduced School Attendance and Learning Time
A study by IIT Guwahati, led by Prof. Bhaskar Jyoti Neog, finds that extreme temperatures reduce children's school attendance and learning time, increasing leisure activities. Using India's 2019 Time Use Survey and weather data, the research shows heatwaves disrupt daily routines, especially affecting girls and children from poorer households. The study also notes some adaptation in regions accustomed to heat but highlights short-term impacts on education and well-being linked to climate change.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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news18 broke this story on 10 Sept, 03:46 am. Other outlets followed.
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