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India: Heat Wave: 2008/04/08 Country Information on DRR

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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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.