Climate Crisis

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People in india and pakistan are having to endure deadly temperatures, sometimes without simple protection like shade from trees. This puts millions of people's health at risk. I don't see much reporting in much oerness on thisseand most of the topics who are given coverageon parkes tanter of sensationalism and polliks. We don't see talks about climate crisis. And it's a huge issue. Things should be done an war ode.

India and Pakistan have experienced their hottest April in 122 years. Temperatures are nearing 50C. Such extreme heat dries up water reservoirs, melts glaciers and damages crops. It’s also deadly. Ian Sample hears from Pakistan reporter Shah Meer Baloch about the situation on the ground, and speaks to Indian heat health expert Abhiyant Tiwari about what such temperatures do to the body and how south Asia is adapting to ever more frequent – and ever more extreme – heatwaves.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod