Scorching days, restless nights: Heatwave tightens grip across parts of India

India experienced scorching temperatures exceeding 44° Celsius in several regions, prompting hospitals in Punjab to activate heat stroke management units. The IMD issued heatwave alerts for three districts of Jharkhand and warned of rising temperatures across Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh. Veterinarians and animal rescuers reported an increase in distressed birds and animals suffering from dehydration and heatstroke. In Himachal Pradesh, a yellow warning for heatwave conditions was issued for parts of the state. Chief Ministers of various states ordered officials to ensure adequate drinking water availability, while Congress leader Kishori Lal Sharma raised concerns about power supply disruptions in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi constituency.