India is facing a brutal and relentless heatwave as temperatures soar across North and Central India, pushing cities into crisis mode. Delhi has already recorded 44.5°C, with forecasts warning that the capital could soon touch 46°C. Banda in Uttar Pradesh emerged as the hottest city in the country with temperatures crossing a blistering 48°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued severe heatwave alerts for multiple states including Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar. Hot desert winds from the Thar region continue to fuel the dangerous conditions.  

A fierce spring heatwave has gripped Australia and New Zealand, shattering October temperature records and sparking dozens of wildfires. Sydney hit nearly 40°C as scorching winds up to 100 km/h fueled blazes across New South Wales. In New Zealand, “red” wind alerts were issued as fires destroyed homes and forced a state of emergency in Canterbury.