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India: Heat Wave: 2010/04/18
Period | 2010/04/18 |
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Country or District | India |
Event Type | Heat Wave |
Outline | A severe heat wave sweeping India, with temperatures of almost 44 C (111 F), the highest in 52 years, has killed at least 80 people. |
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Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
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Reuters AlertNet 2010/04/18
Summer temperatures have been 4-6 degrees Celsius above normal over most parts of northern and central India since March, weather officials said.