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India: Heat Wave: 2008/04/08
GLIDE: HT-2008-000052-IND
| Period | 2008/04/08 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | India |
| Event Type | Heat Wave |
| Outline | Over the past few weeks, parts of northern India have been left reeling from an intense heatwave. At least 17 people have been killed by the heat as temperatures soared into the mid 40’s Celsius (110F). |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
| NIDM 2008/04/22 | ||
| Dead: 22 persons | ||
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Report/Articles
NIDM 2008/04/22
Orissa is reeling under a severe heat wave with heatstroke already claiming 22 lives in
the last two weeks.
BBC WEATHER 2008/04/21
At least 17 people have been killed by the heat as temperatures soared into the mid 40’s Celsius,in the northeast of Inia.