50% of Delhi street vendors experienced significant income loss due to extreme heat, per a Greenpeace India and National Hawker Federation study.

50% of Delhi street vendors experienced significant income loss due to extreme heat, according to a study by Greenpeace India and the National Hawker Federation. The survey of 721 vendors revealed that 80% saw a decline in customers during heatwave days in April and May. The report calls for immediate government intervention, including heat shelters, safety kits, and support for vulnerable vendors.

June 14, 2024
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