South Asia Experiences Scorching Temperatures, Schools Closed Amid Heat Wave Warnings

India's weather bureau has issued a warning about severe heatwave conditions this week, with temperatures expected to soar. The country is no stranger to hot summers, but research has shown that the climate crisis is leading to longer, more frequent, and more intense heatwaves. In Delhi, the Najafgarh suburb reached a scorching 47.4°C, highlighting the severity of the situation. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Punjab province has taken drastic measures by shutting all schools for a week due to the extreme heat. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 6 degrees Celsius (10.8 Fahrenheit) above the monthly average, making it one of the latest climate-related disasters to hit the country in recent years.