78% of older persons experienced at least one climate-related hazard in the last three years: HelpAge India report
NEW DELHI: A first of its kind study brings into focus the challenges faced by elderly persons of 60 and above in rural areas due to climate risks like heat waves, floods and droughts. A significant 78% of older persons surveyed experienced at least one climate-related hazard in the last three years – heatwaves (45%),…