Over one billion people will be subjected to excessive heat – 10% of the world’s population, according to Scott Duncan, an extreme climate expert.
Life-threatening heat waves arrived in India a month earlier than normal, shattering temperature records, with highs reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit -- and it will only get hotter.
The worst of the heat wave is expected late this week into this weekend with high temperatures approaching 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit above normal across northern and northwestern India as well as parts of Pakistan.Over one billion people will be subjected to excessive heat -- 10% of the world's population, according to Scott Duncan, an extreme climate expert.
Nighttime 'lows' more dangerous than highs 01:07Little to no relief will come during the overnight hours as minimum temperatures will not dip below 86 degrees Fahrenheit in many areas. Prolonged periods of warm nights can prove deadly as they limit the body's ability to recover from daytime heat.This presents a major problem for India's population as a large portion lives without air conditioning, creating a life-threatening situation, particularly for the elderly.
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