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Heatwaves and ozone together increase India’s cardiac deaths: study
A peer-reviewed study found that surface ozone levels in northern India during heatwaves reach 85-110 μg/m³, exceeding the WHO guideline of 70 μg/m³. In 2024, heatwaves were linked to approximately 830 additional cardiac deaths compared to non-heatwave days.
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