As the scorching summer peaked across most of the country, people were desperately seeking respite from the unrelenting heat.

Urban areas are experiencing an increase in heat stress due to rising temperatures globally. Cities are known to be hotter and drier than rural areas, and this is particularly true in the Global South.

Deadly Heatwaves India; Currently, heat waves in India are increasing in frequency, intensity and lethality, placing a burden

India's Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for three states, West Bengal, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, warning of dangerously high temperatures.

The Center for Policy Research (CPR) has released a report titled "How is India adapting to heatwaves?", which highlights India's lack of preparedness for extreme heat events.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has cautioned about the possibility of a heat wave across the country, with temperatures

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that this February was the warmest in 122 years since 1901. India's meteorological department has forecast a March-May heatwave across most of the country after record-high temperatures in February.

The weather conditions have changed drastically these days. Experts say the spring and summer season in India is likely to be dry and hot this year and have instructed the country to be prepared for El Nino.