The scorching heat of summer in India is nothing new. Every year, the sun’s relentless rays turn the land into a baking oven, with temperatures climbing past 40°C in several regions. 

Cities, towns, and villages across the country struggle under the intense sun, as water levels recede and nature begins to show the strain.

This year, however, the situation seems even more dire. With climate change intensifying the already sweltering summer months, extreme heatwaves have become a pressing concern across India. Karnataka, home to some of the country's most fertile land and diverse wildlife, has not been spared. 

In Bidar, a district known for its dry landscape and soaring temperatures, the effects of the relentless heat are clearly visible. The fields, once lush with greenery, have turned a dry brown, and wildlife, unable to find sufficient water, have started migrating to human settlements.

In the midst of this harsh reality, however, a group of young changemakers in Bidar has emerged as an unexpected source of hope. 

With the temperature reaching unbearable highs, these youth are stepping in to lend a helping hand to the vulnerable wildlife around them. Instead of just waiting for the crisis to pass, they are taking action, placing water bowls across the forest to quench........

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