Impact of Heatwave on the society and Day Laborers

The ongoing heat wave across the country has made the current summer unbearable due to global climate change. And that is caused mostly by human action in the name of development. Over the decades, nations worldwide have compromised the balance of nature and the environment. Forests have been destroyed, tresses have been felled, rivers have been polluted, and humans have degraded soils to construct physical infrastructures. Bangladesh is also not far behind, and the destruction of natural-ecological balance is rampant. Despite warnings from scientists, experts and civil society members, environment-friendly development policies and activities are largely absent in the country. Now, the cost of not paying attention to the environment is rising. The spread of heat waves is the cost. People have been suffering more and there has been no respite from it. Labourers and workers bear the maximum burden as they rely on manual labour for their livelihoods.

1. An Overview DAY LABORER In Heatwave ! 1

2. “ THERE'S A 45.1% POSSIBILITY THAT 2024 WILL TOP 2023 AS THE WARMEST YEAR EVER RECORDED, AND A 99.9% CHANCE THAT IT WILL BE AMONG THE TOP FIVE WARMEST YEARS .” — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 2

3. Understanding Heatwave Heatwave A bubble is formed as the hot air descends, trapping heat close to the ground like a seal. INTRODUCTION Be Cautious! If individuals are not ready for the worst, heat waves can be extremely destructive and dangerous.

4. Bangladesh & Heatwave A Bangladesh Red Crescent Society research states that 90% of Dhaka North and South City Corporations are at risk of an intense heatwave.

5. tropical area shifting climatic trends lakes that are disappearing loss of evaporative cooling Cause of The Heat Wave 5

6. Heatstroke 6 Dehydration Decreased Income Heat Exhaustion & Stress Psychological Effects WHO SUFFERS THE MOST (DAY LABORERS) 1 2 3 4 5

7. 12 PM - 2 PM mandatory Breaks Continuous supply of fresh water Saline Solution or Saline water Shades must be placed Breaks on regular intervals Health Support 7 What Can We Do

8. 8 IF EVERYONE WORKS TOGETHER IN HARMONY AND SUPPORTS EACH OTHER DURING THE TIME OF NEED, WE CAN CREATE A BETTER SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE FEELS SAFE

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