Paris Olympics could be hottest Games on record
Business Standard|June 19, 2024
The Paris Olympics could become the hottest ever in the history of the multisport event.
NITIN KUMAR

Athletes and climate experts have expressed concerns that extreme heat could lead to severe health issues, including the risk of sportspeople collapsing or, in the worst-case scenarios, dying during the events.

A report titled Rings of Fire: Heat Risks at the 2024 Paris Olympics highlights that the Games could surpass the extreme conditions of the Tokyo Olympics, where temperatures exceeded 34°C and humidity reached nearly 70 per cent.

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