India faces early heatwave, Odisha's Bolt records country's hottest temperature

India is experiencing intense temperatures with heatwave alerts issued for several states early in the summer. On Sunday, Odisha's Bolt recorded 43.6°C, the hottest in the country. Experts attribute this early heat surge to climate change, shifting weather patterns, and urbanisation. February was the hottest in 124 years, with March shaping up to be even hotter. The unusually high temperatures have raised concerns among experts and could affect winter-sown crops.