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Last Updated : Tuesday, 26 May 2026 (14:26 IST)

Indians suffer in relentless heat

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Written By: DW
Updated: Tue, 26 May 2026 (14:26 IST)
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Millions of Indians continue to suffer extreme temperatures and their repercussions amid a days-long heat wave that has gripped most of the nation. 
 
Indian media is reporting cases of water shortages in several cities and rural villages. Meanwhile, at least 16 have died in the southern state of Telangana amid hundreds of reported cases of heat stroke across the country.  
 
Maximum temperatures have been reaching about 47 degrees Celsius (116 degrees Fahrenheit) in several regions, making conditions extreme for gig workers, construction labor, and service providers who depend on daily wages.
 
India's weather agency sees a high probability of heat waves Lasting till May 28 in several states across northern and southern India, including Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. 
 
For the week after, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) shows a moderate probability of heat wave in Punjab and Haryana, and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
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