According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), El Niño conditions are likely to return between May and July 2026, which could further intensify heat patterns. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued warnings of prolonged heatwaves from April to June, with temperatures consistently remaining above normal. In several regions, the mercury has already crossed 45°C, making survival without artificial cooling increasingly difficult.
Yet, in the face of extreme conditions, many Indians—especially in rural areas—are turning to traditional, resourceful solutions. In Rajasthan, where summers are particularly harsh, locals have found relief in nature itself.
