India faces extreme heatwave.

The Indian Meteorological Department issued a heatwave warning for seven southern and central states last week, and extended it to the capital New Delhi and several northern states on Monday as scorching temperatures exceeded normal levels.

People in India are trying to cool down in various ways as a heatwave rages across many areas. Photo: AP

The agency warned that the intense heat would continue for the next few days before rain. With temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, some areas experienced power outages lasting more than 12 hours, despite previous efforts to alleviate the overload.

The scorching heat has forced many city residents to seek shelter indoors and limit their time outdoors as much as possible.

Sukhai Ram, a gardener, is unable to work and has no income. "I can only go to work after sunset and I don't get paid much," he said. Nighttime temperatures are also rising, increasing the demand for electricity.

The period from April to June is typically hot in most parts of India before the rains arrive. However, temperatures have become even more intense over the past decade. The country also frequently suffers from severe water shortages, with tens of millions of people still lacking access to clean drinking water.

The heatwave killed 13 people at a government event last month in Mumbai, India, and forced several states to close all schools for a week.

Hoang Nam (according to AP)

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