2022 Heat wave in India and Pakistan

[Meatpie]

The 2022 heat wave in India and Pakistan is a current extreme weather event which has resulted in the hottest March and May in India since 1901. The hot season arrived unusually early in the year and extended into April, affecting a large part of India's northwest and Pakistan. The hea twave has combined with a drought, with rainfall being only a quarter to a third of normal. The heat wave is also remarkable for occurring during a La Niña event.

Several cities across India had high temperatures over 42.8 °C (109.0 °F), with Wardha rising to 45 °C (113 °F).

The heatwave has also been felt in neighboring Pakistan, whit a record-breaking 51°C (123.8°F).

At least 90 have people died; 25 in India, and 65 more in Pakistan, with the final toll expected to be much higher.

 

[Martin·Z]

After the pandemic, Indian pics and videos became less and less online.
Just think about last year, millions of death, but only less than 20 videos.

 

[serrth]

After the pandemic, Indian pics and videos became less and less online.
Just think about last year, millions of death, but only less than 20 videos.

India is the most populous country on earth--1.4 BILLION people. Even if they had 10 Million deaths from COVID, it would be a drop in the bucket--barely moving the needle.