India, April 11 -- The early onset of extreme heat, echoing patterns seen in 2022, signals a worrying shift in climate trends and raises urgent concerns for public health, agriculture, and energy infrastructure across North India

North India is experiencing a severe heatwave much sooner than anticipated this year. On Monday, 7th April, Delhi recorded its first heatwave of the season, with the temperature at the Safdarjung Observatory reaching 40.2degC. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a yellow alert for the national capital and recommended that residents take essential precautions. Different areas of the city recorded even elevated temperatures, with Ridge and Aya Nagar stations noting 41degC, while Palam and Lodhi ...