Heatwave Grips Northern India, Affecting Daily Life
Summary
Northern India is experiencing an extreme heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 48°C, affecting daily life as businesses close and schools get holidays. Nepal is also seeing rising temperatures, though with less impact so far.
Key Points
- Temperatures in Banda, Uttar Pradesh reached up to 48 degrees Celsius last week.
- Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, and Pune are also experiencing extreme heat.
- The heatwave has caused closures of shops and businesses and granted holidays for schools in affected areas.
- Western Terai in Nepal is hotter than the eastern Terai due to rising temperatures, but the impact is less severe compared to India.
