THE DESERT STATE SCORCHES UNDER SEVERE HEATWAVE

Rajasthan faces a intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record highs. The sun's rays are relentless, baking the arid landscape. Residents of towns across the state face a dire situation. The heatwave has immense pressure on the power grid, while farmers are the unrelenting sun. Officials have advised stay indoors during the hottest times

The arid fields of village Rajasthan are seeing a new kind of harvest—a wave of anger. Farmers, their faces etched with despair, have taken to the streets, raising placards that cry out for reasonable prices for their crops. The recent fall in crop prices has left many farmers on the verge of ruin, forcing them to struggle for their incomes.