Hundreds of millions on the Indian subcontinent are living through record-breaking heatwaves that are increasingly testing our resilience. Many parts of northern and central India hit 45-50°C, while the south and coastal areas experienced rising wet bulb temperatures. Scientists and meteorologists are linking the unprecedented heat to human-caused climate change, as well as local land and atmospheric conditions. The Decoding Heat series explores shifts in broad and local weather systems; cascading patterns within ecosystems and urban areas; how India is forecasting and planning for its heatwaves, and more. Through our storytelling, we attempt to answer: what drives and is driven by a warming country?
