India faces challenging heatwaves each year, but few places endure conditions as searing as the country’s western desert salt pans, where workers rely on simple techniques to survive almost unbearable temperatures. Up to 50,000 workers in Gujarat spend eight … For the full story, visit the source.
No trees, no fans: surviving extreme heat in India’s salt pans
India faces challenging heatwaves each year, but few places endure conditions as searing as the country’s western desert salt pans, where workers rely on simple techniques to survive almost unbearable temperatures. Up to 50,000 workers in Gujarat spend eight …
By AFP· Digital Journal· 5 months ago· 2 min read
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