Bengaluru, India, is currently facing a heatwave that has led many residents to compare its weather to that of Delhi. Social media is abuzz with reactions, as users share experiences of melting crayons and the struggle to find air conditioning. Varun Padmanabhan, an Instagram user, sparked a debate by attributing the sudden change in weather to the city's significant loss of green cover—88% since the 1970s—and an increase in concrete structures. He noted that trees, which used to cool the area by 2-4 degrees Celsius, have been replaced by heat-absorbing materials, contributing to the urban heat island effect. As the city reaches temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius, residents are voicing their frustrations over the changing climate, with some recalling that Bengaluru typically experiences intense heat during summer months. The Indian Meteorological Department has announced that clear skies and high temperatures will persist for at least another week, indicating that relief may not come soon.