South Asia is currently facing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to nearly 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). The scorching heat has led to a surge in heat-related hospitalizations, school closures, and extreme measures by residents to cope with the unbearable conditions.
In India, where high temperatures are not uncommon, this year's heatwave has made daily life almost intolerable. Hospitals are overwhelmed with patients suffering from heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses. Many individuals are enduring the brutal temperatures as they go about their daily routines.