A severe heatwave in Delhi has significantly impacted street vendors and Amazon workers. Street vendors have reported a loss of income and health issues such as headaches, dehydration, and irritability. A survey of over 700 street vendors across 15 markets in Delhi revealed these findings. Meanwhile, Amazon workers in India are enduring extreme heat, lack of breaks, and safety concerns, with temperatures reaching 50°C. Reports indicate that these workers are not provided with toilet or water breaks until tasks are completed.
“The temperature in Delhi is like hellfire … for people like me who earn hand to mouth.” Gig workers bear the brunt of India’s heatwave https://t.co/6c1aFhJT77 https://t.co/bbVdYeBpsy
Amazon India Workers Get No Toilet, Water Breaks Till Task Is Done: Report https://t.co/Upe6kBsNC8 https://t.co/Px8bFD2qQl
Street vendors in #Delhi reported a loss of #income during the prevailing #heatwave and have suffered #health impacts like headaches, dehydration and irritability, a new #survey of over 700 street vendors across 15 markets in the Capital has found. Read more:… https://t.co/e3eCRoXwY0
#Amazon workers in India endure extreme heat, lack of breaks, and safety concerns. They demand better conditions as temperatures reach 50°C. Read more https://t.co/3jkX8KfOuT https://t.co/fgXADLpC3d
Heatwave burns hole in Delhi street vendors' wallets: Report #Heatwave #Delhi https://t.co/HsEu0CauzI