How climate change is impacting informal workers in Nepal

Rana Bahadur Rana (inset, L) and Pratima Shrestha (inset, R) shared their thoughts on Nepal's rising temperatures and its effect on workers. Credit: Pexels/Photo Frames, Pexels/Iman Taufik, SBS Nepali/Sewa Bhattarai (insets)

Extreme heat is becoming more frequent and intense in Nepal, reflecting a global trend driven by climate change as described by experts. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology says temperatures have risen compared with previous years. Those hardest hit by this phenomenon are people who mostly work outdoors or in poorly ventilated workplaces. In this episode of the SBS Nepali podcast, correspondent Sewa Bhattarai explores how rising temperatures are affecting informal workers and its possible solutions.

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