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Climate Action Interviews

The interviews highlight the struggles of two individuals, Sushma Devi and Ravi Kumar, facing extreme summer heat in their daily lives. Both express that the heat has worsened in recent years, affecting their health and the well-being of their families. They wish for better working conditions, such as access to coolers, shaded rest areas, and more support during the hottest parts of the day.

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Climate Action Interviews

The interviews highlight the struggles of two individuals, Sushma Devi and Ravi Kumar, facing extreme summer heat in their daily lives. Both express that the heat has worsened in recent years, affecting their health and the well-being of their families. They wish for better working conditions, such as access to coolers, shaded rest areas, and more support during the hottest parts of the day.

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Climate Action Interviews

Interview 1: House Help

Name: Sushma Devi

Age: 42

Occupation: House Help

Q1. What are the toughest parts or experiences of summer for you?

The heat makes it very difficult to work. I go to 4-5 houses every day, and by the time I reach the

second one, I'm already sweating a lot. My hands burn when I wash utensils with hot water.

Travelling in the afternoon sun is the worst part.

Q2. Do you think the heat is worse in recent years or has it always been this way?

It has definitely gotten worse. Earlier, summers were hot but now it feels like we can't breathe. Even

early mornings and nights are very warm.

Q3. How do children in your family handle the summer heat?

My younger son gets headaches and feels tired. We don't have a cooler at home, so they just sit

near the fan all day. They also fall sick more often - fever and dehydration mostly. I can't afford to

keep them at home all the time, but I worry when they go to school in this heat.

Q4. Is there anything you wish could be different in your daily life during summers to make it more

comfortable?

I wish I could get some rest during the hottest time of the day, but I can't skip work. I also wish we

had a cooler or more trees around our house. Even some cold drinking water at the places I work

would help a lot.


Interview 2: Delivery Worker

Name: Ravi Kumar

Age: 29

Occupation: Delivery Executive (Zomato)

Q1. What are the toughest parts or experiences of summer for you?

Riding the bike all day in the heat is exhausting. Wearing the helmet and bag makes it even worse.

Sometimes my phone overheats and stops working. Also, people expect quick deliveries, but traffic

and heat make it hard.

Q2. Do you think the heat is worse in recent years or has it always been this way?

Definitely worse now. Earlier, we used to get some wind or shade while riding, but now it feels like

there's fire in the air. I also get more heat rashes and body pain now than before.

Q3. How do children in your family handle the summer heat?

I have a 3-year-old daughter. She mostly stays indoors, but it's very hot even inside. She cries at

night because of the heat and can't sleep properly. We put wet towels on her but that's not always

enough.

Q4. Is there anything you wish could be different in your daily life during summers to make it more

comfortable?

I wish restaurants gave us water bottles for free, or that we had some shaded rest stops while

waiting for orders. I also wish we got summer allowances or at least a break during the hottest

hours.

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