Why is the sustained heatwave in India and Pakistan so dangerous?

The heatwave in India and Pakistan feels like being stuck inside a giant oven that won’t turn off.

A heatwave is when the weather gets really, really hot, not just for one day, but for many days or even weeks. It's like when your room becomes super warm because you left all the lights on and the windows closed.

When the temperature goes up, our bodies have a harder time cooling down. Think of it like trying to drink water from a hot cup, it’s not as refreshing as drinking from a cold one!

In places like India and Pakistan, people often don’t have enough water or shade to protect themselves from the sun. It's like being outside on a very hot summer day without an umbrella or even a hat.

Also, the air feels thicker, making it harder to breathe, just like trying to run through a pool of syrup instead of water!

So, when the heat doesn’t stop for a long time, our bodies can get tired and sick, that’s why the heatwave is so dangerous.