Rising Nighttime Temperatures Are Disrupting Sleep Globally, India Badly Affected

A new study has found that increasingly hot nights are causing significant sleep loss for people around the world. Cities in the Middle East have been identified as the worst affected, recording the highest heat-related sleep disruptions. South Asia, including India, along with Southeast Asia and West Africa, are also among the regions experiencing notable impacts. The findings highlight how climate-driven temperature rises are extending beyond daytime discomfort into nighttime rest. Researchers warn that the trend poses a growing public health concern as global temperatures continue to climb.