Northern India Grapples with Extreme Heatwave, Disrupting Daily Life

Northern India is experiencing an extreme heatwave, disrupting daily life and forcing people to alter their schedules. The India Meteorological Department forecasts temperatures around 45 degrees Celsius in New Delhi, prompting authorities to set up temporary 'cooling zones'. Schools have announced summer holidays due to the severe heat, with cities like Banda recording temperatures above 48 degrees Celsius. Climate experts link the rising temperatures to human-induced climate change, noting that India has faced increasingly intense heatwaves in recent years.