Dossier
Sachin industrial area
Coverage of Sachin industrial area in the Nexus archive.
- Climate-driven heat in India’s textile factories stifles workers but coolers and ventilation help
Workers in Surat's textile factories face extreme heat and humidity exacerbated by climate change and industrial machinery. Cooling measures like mist sprayers and water-evaporation coolers provide limited relief, while economic pressures from U.S. tariffs and supply disruptions hinder further investments in climate adaptation.