Extreme heat in Rajasthan has triggered an acute water crisis at IIT Jodhpur, where a viral video shows students chasing a water tanker for drinking water. The incident has sparked sharp questions about the institute’s water management and emergency preparedness, as concerns grow over how such shortages are handled during peak summer conditions.
UN agencies warn that rising heatwaves are undermining global food systems as farmers and fishers face worsening conditions. Yields are dropping and harvests are failing more frequently, threatening supply and livelihoods. The agencies say the outlook will keep deteriorating unless climate change is urgently addressed.
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