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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
JUSTICE ANOOP KUMAR DHAND, J
IN RE:“In The Matter Of “Beat The Heatwave And Climatic Change To Save The Life Of Public At Large. – Appellant
Versus
. – Respondent
ORDER :
(ANOOP KUMAR DHAND, J.)
1. Temperature has been breaking records, across the globe and climate change has become terrifying. In the State of Rajasthan, the temperature is rising regularly hot, hotter and hottest with each passing day. It has already soared to 45°C and could potentially raise above 50°C, in several parts of the State. As a consequence of the global warming, heatwaves are now longer, stronger and more frequent, especially across half of the States in our Country.
2. The mercury in Churu District of the State recorded a scorching 50.5°C (122.9°F), breaking the State’s previous record when temperature had crossed 50°C last year. According to sources and reports, there were 733 reported deaths due to heat stroke across 17 States in India, between April, 2024 to June, 2024. More than two dozen of Districts in the State of Rajasthan are now prone to severe heatwave conditions.
3. Scorching and extreme heatwaves coupled with extreme temperature are life-threatening, especially for vulnerable populations in the State like elderly people, children, outdoor workers and those without access to cooling. Lakhs of people, living in various parts of Rajasthan have no place of
The court emphasized the government's duty to protect public health from climate change impacts, mandating immediate implementation of the Heat Action Plan and legislative action on related bills.
The court mandated immediate implementation of climate action plans to protect public health from extreme weather events, emphasizing legislative action and government accountability.
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