Too hot, too humid: why the sustained heatwave in India and Pakistan is so dangerous
India and Pakistan are no strangers to heat. This time of year is the worst, as heat peaks before the monsoon brings cooler conditions from June. But this year’s heat is something else. Intense, sustained heat began in mid-April. Daily maximum temperatures have topped 46°C in many locations, with some areas running around 5–8°C above seasonal norms. The unrelenting heat has driven record demand for electricity in India as people turn on air conditioners – and worsened drought
India and Pakistan are experiencing an unusually intense and prolonged heatwave, with temperatures significantly exceeding seasonal averages and reaching over 46°C in many areas. This extreme heat, exacerbated by high humidity, is proving lethal, with dozens of confirmed deaths and likely many more unrecorded. The persistent high-pressure systems trapping hot air and drying soils are contributing factors, while climate change is identified as a primary driver intensifying such events.
This situation highlights the escalating dangers of extreme weather events due to climate change, posing a severe threat to public health and infrastructure in densely populated regions.
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