Severe heatwave grips multiple states in India; know why this is happening | - The Times of India

A severe heatwave has gripped states including Jharkhand, Karnataka, West Bengal, Odisha, and Maharashtra, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius. Authorities have issued heatwave warnings, and relief is anticipated with possible rain from March 19. Contributing factors include climate change, El Niño, and urbanization affecting the pre-monsoon season.