India’s heatwave has been brutal this year, with temperatures close to 50 degrees celsius in delhi, prompting a water and electricity crisis. India is particularly vulnerable to extreme heat and some places there are pushing the limits of human survivability, experts say.
Its ongoing heatwave, the longest ever, and one that saw a marathon election held, has, at last count, seen 143 recorded deaths and close to 42,000 people suffering from suspected. At least two people died in the southern state of kerala due to suspected heat stroke over the weekend.
At Least 40,000 Cases Of Heat Stroke Have Been Reported In India Since March, An Official In The Ministry Of Health Told Cnn Thursday, And At Least 110 People.
India came face to face with that reality over the last few weeks.
This Year About 1.8 Million Pilgrims Arrived In Mecca And Walked Long Distances Amid A Deadly Heatwave With Temperatures Exceeding 51C.
Fire erupts in block of flats as heat wave roasts india.
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Fire Erupts In Block Of Flats As Heat Wave Roasts India.
India is particularly vulnerable to extreme heat and some places there are pushing the limits of human survivability, experts say.
Ncrb And Imd Provide Data On Deaths Due To Extreme Weather Events,.
