India’s Heatwave Has Record Numbers of Travelers Flying Outbound — India Report
Photo Credit: Most parts of north India are facing a heatwave, with temperatures rising up to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) in some places. Pixabay / eddypellegrino
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Summer is peak travel time for Indians due to vacations. However, this time, it is the heat that is pushing people out of their homes and to cooler destinations - but not the domestic ones. Here's why.
Indian travelers have been booking outbound flights from major Indian airports in record numbers in a bid to escape the extreme heatwave, according to travel company Trevolution Group’s data.
The company witnessed a 64% annual increase in the sale of outbound flights last month.
Heatwave Conditions and International Travel: Most parts of north India are facing a heatwave with temperatures rising up to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) in some places. The situation is expected to continue until the monsoon begins in the region.
North Indians have been traveling to nearby destinations, such as Manali, Kasol, and Shimla, which typically have a cooler temperature during summer months. Bus ticketing platform redBus reported a 55% surge in demand for bus tickets from Delhi during the summer this year. However, these areas also experienced heatwave conditions in the last week of May, with an average increase of 2-3 degree celsius
