India Faces Intense Heatwave as Temperatures Soar to 44°C
‘Live Tandoor’: India Sizzles At 44°C And The Heatwave Memes Are Officially Out Of Control
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India is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 44°C in states like Odisha and central India, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue alerts. The extreme heat has led to a surge in humorous memes online, as people cope with the sweltering conditions.
- 01Temperatures in India have risen to 44°C, significantly above normal for this time of year.
- 02The India Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts for several states.
- 03Social media is flooded with memes reflecting the intense heat, with many describing the experience as a 'Live Tandoor.'
- 04Schools in some regions are considering shifting to online classes due to the extreme weather.
- 05Users are humorously lamenting the heat, with some referencing political comments about the country.
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India is currently grappling with an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 44°C in places like Baripada, Odisha. This rise is 5°C above the normal average for this time of year, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue yellow and orange alerts across several states, including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. The extreme conditions have transformed the streets into what many are calling 'curfew zones' and have inspired a wave of viral memes on social media, with users humorously referring to their surroundings as a 'Live Tandoor.' As the heat intensifies, students are seeing a potential shift to online classes in regions like Vidarbha and West Bengal, bringing back the popular 'Online Class' meme. The collective sentiment on platforms like Reddit and X reflects a mix of humor and exasperation, with users noting that even brief errands feel exhausting in the sweltering heat.
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The extreme heat is affecting daily life, pushing schools to consider online classes and leading to increased health risks for vulnerable populations.
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