Extreme temperature events and their relationship with excess all-cause mortality in Chandigarh, India

Key Points

• Excess all-cause mortality increases significantly during extreme temperature events, highlighting public health risks.
• A 40% rise in mortality was observed during severe heat waves, illustrating the critical need for temperature management.
• Observational analysis highlights the relationship between temperature events and health outcomes using data from Chandigarh.
• Findings suggest urgent attention is required to address climate impacts on health, particularly in urban areas.