Experts warn that climate change could lead to temperatures exceeding safe thresholds by 2050, with current extreme heat already causing tens of thousands of deaths in recent decades.

The climate crisis is projected to impact over 1 billion people in India and Pakistan, leading to food shortages, droughts, and erratic weather patterns, exacerbating existing development disparities.

An extended heatwave is currently gripping India and Pakistan, pushing temperatures to extreme levels reminiscent of Death Valley, and testing the limits of human survivability for hundreds of millions.

The ongoing heatwave has resulted in soaring electricity demand, leading to coal shortages, power outages, and disruptions in transportation and education, complicating daily life in the affected regions.

Farmers are reporting that rising temperatures and erratic weather patterns are adversely affecting crop yields and increasing pest infestations, posing a significant threat to agriculture.

This year's heatwave season has arrived earlier than usual, with significant temperature rises expected from mid-April.

In Rajasthan, temperatures have soared to 44 degrees Celsius (111 degrees Fahrenheit), severely impacting laborers and farmers, and raising health concerns for vulnerable populations, including women and children.

Pregnant women are particularly at risk during this heatwave, facing increased instances of pregnancy-related complications and preterm births, as highlighted by health experts.

Residents in Balochistan, such as Ayoub Khosa, are enduring severe power outages lasting up to 16 hours a day, which exacerbates the challenges posed by the extreme heat.

In Pakistan, temperatures in Balochistan are predicted to reach up to 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit), exceeding normal levels by 8 degrees Celsius during the period from April 14-18.

India's capital, New Delhi, has already recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) multiple times this month, with warnings of an above-average number of heatwave days.

Concerns are mounting for vulnerable populations, including children and women, who are disproportionately affected by the extreme heat, as expressed by community leaders.