Sustained temperatures above 110 degrees Fahrenheit threaten people, wheat crops and power supplies
CLIMATEWIRE | A record-breaking heat wave that’s been gripping India and Pakistan for weeks is expected to keep dragging on, meteorologists say.
Cities across the region broke monthly April records. Temperatures have topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit across much of the region and have jumped above 110 F in many areas. New Delhi saw temperatures climb above 110 F for several days on end. Local reports have identified wildfires springing up in parts of India. The heat has affected wheat harvests in some areas. And increased electricity demand has caused widespread power cuts across the country.
It’s not just the severity of the temperatures that’s raising eyebrows. It’s how early in the year they’ve appeared and how long they’re lasting. And while high temperatures well over 100 F are common in parts of India and Pakistan later in the spring and summer, they’re unusual for April. Scientists haven’t yet conducted a formal study linking the ongoing heat wave to climate change. But the relationship between extreme heat events and global warming is well established. Studies consistently indicate that heat waves are growing more severe around the world as global temperatures rise, and they’re projected to continue worsening in the future.
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