In addition to the conflict in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz raising the risk of higher food prices, extreme heat is emerging as one of the most urgent threats to agriculture and food security. According to a recent joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), the frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme heat events have risen sharply over the past half century, with worrying impacts on agrifood systems and landscapes.  How is India particularly vulnerable to heat-related stress on its food system?…