Night heatwave impact

India faces an intense heatwave, with 70% of districts recording temperatures over 40°C between April 1 and May 31, 2024. IMD reports continued extreme heat into June. Experts stress urgent need for heat action plans as high temperatures threaten health

The northern hemisphere currently suffers six times more heat waves than in the eighties and in places where temperatures exceed 45 degrees, temperatures can remain at 40 degrees at night