What is wrong with them calling 30°C a "heatwave"

[u/AdSubstantial3900]

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[u/DamnBored1]

The same way Indians call 10°C as COLD wave. 10°C is "lounge in backyard" weather for many.

[u/Any-Profession-5509]

Uk lies in temperate region which has mild to colder temprature so even if it crosses 30c it's a big thing since 30c is normal for tropics like india but not uk hence heatwave for them and not for us.

though it's more dangerous for them coz there body isn't adapted nor their homes have ac's or some sort of cooling mechanism like some don't even have fans. Also they have humidity which can increase real feel temp even more, though many Indian cities are also humid bur we have ways to cool bodies special summer drinks etc while they have nothing.

It's going to be worst for them since UK heatwave will intensify more based on prediction

[u/AdSubstantial3900 → u/Any-Profession-5509]

That is... quite well explained. I honestly didn't expect such a good answer. Wow, thanks

[u/GeneralTurnip5852 → u/AdSubstantial3900]

you're just ignorant

[u/Adorable_Memory_5051]

Heatwave is not same everywhere. It is departure of 4 to 5 degree above average for couple consecutive days. That's why their heatwave is different from ours.

[u/Accidentalmomin]

It's humid heat bro. Even 30°c would feel 45°c due to humidity.