Rising heat and the struggles of Chennai’s coastal communities
Published on: June 29, 2025, 12:30 p.m. | Source: The News Minute
The fishing economy is closely tied to environmental conditions. As heat waves tighten their grip on Chennai, the rising temperatures pose serious threats to the city’s coastal communities, affecting their health and livelihoods. Though overshadowed by the common image of ‘fishermen’ at sea, women play a vital, often overlooked role, managing the entire value chain.
