India’s heat waves shocked the world
India’s heat wave season began earlier than usual this year. The record-hot month of March blanketed much of the country with temperatures around 91.58 degrees Fahrenheit (33.10 degrees Celsius). A month later, temperatures spiked even higher. Data from the Copernicus Sentinel-3A satellite showed that ground temperatures throughout some parts of the country increased to 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees C) on April 12.
