IMD warns of heat wave in parts of India
India
This March, India is experiencing an unusually intense heat wave, with temperatures in many states soaring 4 to 8 degrees Celsius above normal.
Delhi recorded around 35 degrees Celsius; neighboring states such as Punjab and Haryana showed similar warming trends, way hotter than what's typical for early spring.
Relief expected after March 9
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heat wave warnings for parts of Himachal Pradesh, Vidarbha (Maharashtra), and northern Tamil Nadu.
Experts say clear skies and missing weather systems are to blame.
While officials urge everyone to stay cool and hydrated, there's hope for some relief after March 9 as a new weather system could bring cooler temperatures, but a long hot season might still be ahead.