South Asian countries, particularly India and Pakistan, are facing alarming heatwave conditions much earlier in the year than expected. While temperatures typically rise gradually through May until the monsoon, this year heat has surged to extreme levels as early as April. With most vulnerable populations lacking adequate cooling, healthcare, or water, experts attribute this trend to climate change and urge for action beyond mere awareness. Local authorities are taking preventative measures to protect citizens from the health risks associated with these unusually high temperatures, which are projected to persist throughout the season.
Many live in areas highly exposed to extreme heat and lack access to basic cooling, healthcare or water, making them especially vulnerable to climate change.
Human-driven climate change is to blame for the dangerous kind of heat seen in recent weeks, indicating the need for immediate action beyond awareness.
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