In Delhi NCR, Kids Missed More Than 30 Days of School Due to Heat, Pollution, Rains | The Quint

Extreme heat, heavy rain, and polluted air are increasingly disrupting children's lives, often without warning. A new UNESCO report finds that exposure to extreme temperatures in early childhood can cost children up to 1.5 years of schooling due to climate-related closures. In Delhi NCR, in the last one year alone, students have missed 30–40 school days—affecting more than just academics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices