Community-level assessment of heatwaves in Odisha State, India: Effects, resilience and implications

Data for this brief are drawn from a qualitative study conducted between April and June 2017 in a rural setting in Sundargarh district of Odisha, which is highly vulnerable to heatwaves (Map 1). Information was collected from a range of stakeholders through 23 in-depth interviews (IDI) and two focus group discussions (FGD). IDIs were conducted among community members (e.g., farmers, daily wage laborers,