What Causes a ‘Heatwave’ and Why Is It Getting Worse?

A heatwave is when it feels super hot for many days, almost like magic.

Imagine your house has a heater that you can’t turn off, that’s what happens during a heatwave. The air outside becomes really warm and stays that way for a long time. It's like the sun is saying, “I’m not going anywhere!”

The Earth gets warmer because of something called greenhouse gases, which act like a blanket around our planet. These gases are from things like cars, factories, and even when we burn wood or coal.

More people using these things means more blanket layers, the Earth is getting hotter faster than before. It’s like having too many blankets on your bed: you can’t sleep because it's too warm!

So now, heatwaves are not just happening, they're becoming bigger and stronger, almost like a magic spell that gets harder to escape from every year.