India's Deadly Heatwave Breaks Temperature Records | Extreme Weather Alert
India is presently suffering one of the worst heatwaves in its history, with the temperature rising above 50°C (122°F) in various parts of northern and central India. Towns such as Phalodi in Rajasthan and Nagpur in Maharashtra have recorded all-time highs, creating unbearable pressure on public health infrastructure and systems. This intense heat not only disrupted daily routines—resulting in school closures and shortened working hours—but also caused mass power outages as electricity usage surged. The poor, particularly the elderly, children, and those who work outdoors are experiencing extreme health threats such as heatstroke, dehydration, and even death. Hospitals have witnessed an uptick in heat-related ailments, as local governments struggle to provide cooling shelters and hand out water. Experts blame this increasing heatwave on the impacts of climate change, coupled with urbanization and forest depletion at high speeds, which have considerably diminished natural cooling. Meteorologists project that extreme temperatures such as these will be more frequent and intense within the next few years unless massive mitigation measures are taken. India's lethal heatwave is a grim reminder of the need to tackle global warming with green policies, green infrastructure investment, and public engagement. With temperatures still rising, the imperative for resilience has never been higher.