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WORLDJun 9 · 11:48 UTCFRANCE 24Navodita KUMARI

Extreme heatwaves: Indians struggle and suffer from water shortages

India faces extreme heatwaves with 98 of the world's 100 hottest cities in April 2026, causing temperatures exceeding 46°C and acute water shortages. Government data reports 37 heatwave-related deaths, but activists claim the toll is higher due to people working in extreme conditions.

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