A severe heatwave is gripping California and much of the U.S. West Coast, with temperatures soaring above 45°C in inland areas. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to free up resources and support for power grid stabilization and firefighting services.
Hospitals are reporting a spike in heat-related illnesses, while wildfires have erupted in several counties. The farming sector is also under pressure, with irrigation systems failing and crops drying prematurely.
The situation serves as a climate warning for South Asian regions increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather patterns, especially as heatwaves intensify in places like Delhi, Dhaka, and Kathmandu.