Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:44am on 30 May 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
India is grappling with severe heatwaves, with temperatures soaring over 45°C in several cities. Megacities like New Delhi, home to over 30 million people, are worst hit. Power usage has surged to record highs, and a laborer has died from heatstroke. Experts warn that urbanization and climate change are making cities more vulnerable to heatwaves, which are becoming longer, more frequent, and intense. Cities are not cooling down at night as much as they used to, adding to the crisis. The heatwave poses a significant threat to public health, and urgent measures are needed to mitigate its impact.
