South Asia is experiencing early and severe heatwaves, with expectations of extreme temperatures and a 'super El Nino.' This, combined with below-average monsoon rainfall predictions, threatens water resources, agriculture, and public health.

Summer hit South Asia early this year. April saw above average temperatures and the mercury is expected to reach unbearable highs this month. We are also bracing for a “super El Nino”, where a combination of increased heatwaves and highly variable weather patterns are expected to push urban zones, agricultural systems and public health to their limits. South Asia, especially parts of Pakistan, India and Nepal, is likely to receive below average monsoon rainfall during the summer months of...