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India swelters under extreme heatwave; experts warn of 'heat risks'

India swelters under extreme heatwave; experts warn of 'heat risks'

India is grappling with one of its worst heatwaves on record, with temperatures touching 50°C in many regions of north India. A 'red' warning has been issued for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat, indicating a "very high likelihood" of heat illness and heat stroke for all age groups.