Extreme Heat Claims Dozens of Lives Amid India's Election
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Extreme heat in India has killed at least 77 people, including dozens of poll workers, as the country concluded its six-week general election. Despite measures to mitigate the heat, polling stations were quiet, and many voters chose to stay home. The heat wave, which saw Delhi record its highest-ever temperature, is expected to worsen, highlighting the growing impact of the climate crisis on India.
- Dozens killed by extreme heat in India as polls close in world’s largest election CNN
- Heat wave kills 56 in India, nearly 25000 heat stroke cases recorded from March-May Reuters India
- Heatstroke kills 33 polling staff in a state on last day of India election Al Jazeera English
- At least 50 deaths blamed on India heat wave in just a week as record temperatures scorch the country CBS News
- Heatstroke kills 33 polling agents on final voting day as India battles record temperatures FRANCE 24 English
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