Every summer, India braces for heatwaves - but this year, the sun feels more unforgiving than ever. Cities are crossing 45°C, schools are shutting early, and social media is filled with heatwave memes. But here's the question: is it the weather that's changing — or are we?

Climate experts confirm that heatwaves are getting longer and more intense due to global warming and shrinking green cover. Urban concrete jungles only make things worse by trapping heat. But there’s another factor: our modern lifestyle. We've become overly reliant on air-conditioners, and many of us rarely step outside.

Older generations recall surviving hotter days without coolers or apps warning about UV index. Today, even moderate heat feels unbearable to many.

It’s a complex mix - rising climate extremes, changing cityscapes, and shifting human tolerance. Whether it's global warming or digital-age fragility, one thing's clear: Indian summers are here to stay - and adapting wisely might be the real cool move.