Heat: An Invisible Threat to National Security
From All Things Policy by Takshashila Institution
June 9, 2026 · 30 min · Season 1 · Episode 1875
About this episode
The episode discusses extreme heat as a national security threat in India and the role of geospatial intelligence in addressing it.
In this episode, host Devyani Rao interviews Dr Y. Nithyanandam, professor and head of the Geospatial Research Program at the Takshashila Institution, about one of India's most underestimated policy challenges: extreme heat. They explore why heat is a spatial problem, the gaps in India's heat action plans, and how geospatial intelligence can better protect vulnerable communities, making the case that extreme heat is no longer just a seasonal discomfort but a growing national security threat. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here…
People in this episode
Host: Devyani Rao
Guest: Dr Y. Nithyanandam
Topics covered
- national security
- extreme heat
- geospatial intelligence
- policy challenges
- vulnerable communities
Keywords
- extreme heat
- national security
- geospatial intelligence
- India
- policy challenges
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Takshashila Institution
Places: India, Bengaluru
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