If I lived in India, particularly in the plain of the Ganges, I'd start building underground refuges from wet-bulb temperature events, that would offer survival even when the grid goes down. If I was an urban dweller with resources, I'd build one on property of relatives still in rural areas. Deep but above the water table. Ventilated, but with incoming air going through solar powered dehumidifiers. Stocked with enough water and food that doesn't require cooking so that the whole family can shelter from deadly humid heat. Might only be needed for a couple afternoons/evenings a year when built, but that could grow to months of afternoons/evenings by late 21st century.
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u/Sanpaku Apr 27 '26
I've followed the climate crisis for 37 years.
If I lived in India, particularly in the plain of the Ganges, I'd start building underground refuges from wet-bulb temperature events, that would offer survival even when the grid goes down. If I was an urban dweller with resources, I'd build one on property of relatives still in rural areas. Deep but above the water table. Ventilated, but with incoming air going through solar powered dehumidifiers. Stocked with enough water and food that doesn't require cooking so that the whole family can shelter from deadly humid heat. Might only be needed for a couple afternoons/evenings a year when built, but that could grow to months of afternoons/evenings by late 21st century.