Is South Asia becoming uninhabitable?

10 May, 2026, 11:00 pm

Last modified: 10 May, 2026, 11:00 pm

Is South Asia becoming uninhabitable?

10 May, 2026, 11:00 pm

Last modified: 10 May, 2026, 11:00 pm

The main reason behind the current record-breaking heatwave in South Asia is global warming. The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is increasing at an alarming rate, preventing the heat from the sun from escaping from the Earth. As a result, a 'heat dome' has formed over the skies of India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

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