Protecting Lives During India's Extreme Heatwaves
Solstice: Heatwave Buddy is designed to provide real-time meteorological insights, adjusted feels-like heat stress metrics, and tailored protective plans for delivery riders, farmers, students, and vulnerable citizens across India.
Over 48,000 Suspected Heatstroke Cases and 161 Confirmed Deaths
During the record summer heatwaves of 2024, temperatures crossed 45°C to 50°C across northern, central, and western India. Government surveillance recorded over 48,000 suspected heatstroke cases and 161 confirmed fatalities. Understanding micro-climate heat stress and scheduling outdoor exertion outside danger hours is critical to saving lives.
Scientific Heat Model
We go beyond raw thermometers. Our pure heat model factors in UV index intensity (+1 to +1.5) and hours in direct sunlight (+1 to +2).
Zero-Storage Privacy
Exact coordinates are evaluated in-memory once. Age, occupation, and health notes are never logged or stored on remote servers.
108 Emergency First Aid
Direct 1-tap dialing for India's 108 emergency ambulance and immediate protocol steps for heat exhaustion.