India grapples with a scorching heatwave, hitting maximum temperatures of 40-46 degrees Celsius in regions including Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. This marks the second heatwave spell this month after Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat faced similar conditions earlier. Some areas saw temperatures soaring seven to eight degrees above normal, triggering concerns about power grid strain and water shortages. Amid ongoing general elections, the IMD warns of heightened heatwave vulnerability for voters. La Nina conditions are anticipated to bring above-normal rainfall in the 2024 monsoon season, countering the current El Nino’s dry spell.
Searing Heatwave Sweeps India Amid Elections and El Nino Concerns
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