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Priyanka Thirumurthy

Priyanka Thirumurthy is an award-winning multimedia journalist who writes on the impact of climate change and excessive heat on our everyday lives.

Chennai, India

Lightning illuminates a night sky and palm tree

Extreme Heat

As Heat Increases Lightning Strikes in India, Mobile Alerts are Saving Lives

Laasya Shekhar లాస్య శేఖర్ & Priyanka Thirumurthy

Oct 11, 2026 7 min read

A woman in a red saree drinks water while waiting in a crowded queue under the heat. People around her look exhausted.

Climate

Democracy, Meet Extreme Heat: The End of Summer Elections?

Priyanka Thirumurthy

May 7, 2026 8 min read

A sea of people in red and yellow caps is seen in a campaign stage. Fluttering flags and loudspeakers are seen.

Health

India’s Electoral System is Melting Under Extreme Heat

Priyanka Thirumurthy & Nigazh Ayyakkannu Indirani

Apr 24, 2026 7 min read