BBC World4/24/2026Weather
India Issues Heatwave Warning For Northern Regions As Temperatures Exceed 40C
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- India's weather department has warned of heatwaves across northern India including Delhi, where temperatures exceeded 40C on Thursday.
- The warning extends to central and western states including Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan for the next two to three days, with temperatures expected to rise another 2-3C.
- The warning follows a 2024 Lancet report finding climate change drove almost one-third of India's heatwave days, causing $194bn in economic losses from lost labour hours.
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India's weather department has warned of heatwaves across northern India including Delhi, where temperatures exceeded 40C on Thursday. The warning extends to central and western states including Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan for the next two to three days, with temperatures expected to rise another 2-3C. The warning follows a 2024 Lancet report finding climate change drove almost one-third of India's heatwave days, causing $194bn in economic losses from lost labour hours.
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