Record Temperatures Hit Southern States
Two fatalities linked to extreme heat were reported in Kerala this week as temperatures soared to 41.9°C – 5.5°C above average. A 90-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man succumbed to suspected heatstroke, with authorities investigating the causes. 🔍
‘No Respite’ for Outdoor Workers
From Chennai to Dhaka, daily wage earners like rickshaw driver Mohammed Shameem face brutal conditions: \"It’s too hard to work under the sun… but we have no option.\" Tamil Nadu politicians distributed cooling snacks, while Bangladesh closed schools nationwide. 🥵
Scientists Sound the Alarm
Climate experts warn heatwaves are growing fiercer and more frequent. Odisha recorded 44.9°C this weekend – its hottest April day ever. India’s weather department predicts more scorching days before monsoon relief arrives. 🌩️
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Two people die in southern India as heat wave scorches region
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