Extreme Heat Wave Forces Indians to Stay Indoors as Temperatures Soar Toward 45°C

A severe heat wave has emptied streets and shops across northern India as authorities urge residents to stay indoors during the hottest parts of the day to avoid overheating. Temperatures in the capital are expected to reach approximately 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit). The extreme weather has significantly disrupted daily life, forcing farmers to shift their work schedules to nighttime hours when temperatures are more tolerable.