Overview

• Kolkata experiences its hottest April day since 1954, with temperatures reaching 43 degrees Celsius.
• Veterinarian Partha Das reports an unprecedented number of pets suffering from severe heat-related illnesses.
• Stray animals, particularly in Kolkata, face dire conditions with many unable to find relief from the extreme heat.
• Animal welfare organizations across Asia report increased stress and fatalities among pets and wildlife due to the heat.
• Climate experts attribute the intensity and frequency of heatwaves to climate change and the El Niño phenomenon.