Scorching Heat Breaks Temperature Records in Western India

Western India is reeling from a record breaking heatwave, with cities like Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Barmer registering temperatures exceeding 46°C. The IMD confirms this as the hottest June July transition in over a decade. Experts blame a stalled monsoon system and prolonged dry winds from the Thar Desert. Public health departments have issued red alerts, and hospitals are reporting a surge in heatstroke cases. Water supply shortages are also being reported due to increased demand. Authorities are distributing water tankers to urban slums and advising restricted outdoor activity. Climate scientists note that such events are increasing in frequency and intensity due to global warming. The heatwave is expected to continue for the next 3 4 days before a possible shift in the monsoon axis. Government agencies are also considering heat resilient infrastructure planning as part of long term climate adaptation.