India records 47.6°C heatwave, multiple heat-related deaths reported

Temperatures in India have been soaring, with Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra recording a high of 47.6 degrees Celsius on the 25th. It is so hot that a raw egg can cook on the ground in three minutes. Heat-related deaths have emerged in southern and southeastern India, prompting the government to urge citizens to stay indoors and stay hydrated. According to the India Meteorological Department, temperatures in the northwest and central regions reached between 43 and 47 degrees. The Indian Express reported over 40 heat-related deaths in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh within two days. In New Delhi, temperatures hit 43 degrees, leading to frequent power outages due to surging demand. Rapid urbanization and the urban heat island effect are exacerbating the situation.