With Delhi’s heat wave season here, they are constantly exposed to intense high temperatures. On June 11, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi, warning of a high risk of heat illness and heat stroke. Prolonged exposure to such high heat can raise a person’s body temperature to dangerous levels. Street vendors, rickshaw pullers, and waste pickers have reported dizziness, infections, breathing difficulties, and persistent fatigue during recent heat waves. If we miss a day, we miss a meal.”At present, heat action plans (HAP) are India’s primary approach for managing heat waves and keeping essential services running.