India's Monsoon Delayed as Extreme Heat Scorches the Country.

India is experiencing extreme heat with temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country, causing power cuts and protests. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a heat wave alert for several states, warning that the blistering heat will continue for the next few days before rains bring some relief. The southwest monsoon is slightly delayed this year and will hit in the first week of June, causing temperatures to stay high longer than usual. Climate change is making heat waves more intense and frequent, and scientists say drastic measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions are the only solution.