‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?

A deadly heatwave is sweeping South Asia, pushing temperatures to dangerous highs and disrupting daily life for hundreds of millions. Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have seen temperatures soar above seasonal averages, with some areas approaching or exceeding 45-50 degrees Celsius. Multiple deaths related to the heat have been reported in India and Pakistan, with experts linking the extreme heat to human-driven climate change. The crisis is exposing deep inequalities across the region, with those bearing the greatest burden yet to be determined.