Abstract: Heatwaves have become one of the most lethal and least acknowledged consequences of climate change in India. What was once an occasional extreme is now a defining feature of India’s seasonal climate, stretching longer, striking harder, and reaching new geographies. In this in-depth episode of Death by Fahrenheight, Dr. Sulagna Chattopadhyay, editor in chief of Geography and You,  engages in a compelling and urgent conversation with Dr. S.C. Bhan, an accomplished meteorologist and former head of services at the India Meteorological Department. Currently with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Dr. Bhan brings over three decades of expertise in weather forecasting, climate science, and disaster management. Their discussion decodes the complex interplay between rising temperatures, human health, agriculture, and urban planning, while also examining gaps in governance, infrastructure, and public awareness. This episode serves as a comprehensive primer on India’s growing vulnerability to heatwaves, emphasizing the critical need for data-driven action, institutional readiness, and community-based adaptation. As heat becomes the new normal, this dialogue lays out both the stark realities and the actionable paths forward for a climate-resilient India.