Scorched Earth: India's Heat Wave Reveals a Broader Climate Crisis The blistering heat wave sweeping across northern India has brought daily life to a standstill, forcing people to seek refuge in cooling shelters.
Temperatures have soared, redefining what passes for normal temperatures in one of the world's most populous countries.
In New Delhi, the mercury has reached 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit), prompting authorities to open makeshift "cooling zones" to provide respite from the sweltering heat.