Thanks to global warming , India is beginning to see severe heat waves as early as March , with the mercury rising to a record 46 ° C ( 114.8 ° F ) in Mumbai in March 2022 .

India ’ s scorching temperatures are adding to the world ’ s food security headache , as heat stroke reduces the hours people can safely work . The country is one of the largest food producers in the world , exporting US $ 49.6bn of crops in 2022 , including rice , wheat , tea , coffee and sugar .

More furnace-like temperatures this month , and food supply chains will again be hit .

Drawing water from a well Thar Desert , Rajasthan

12 March 2023