On Tuesday, an intense heat wave that had been plaguing much of India for the past five days struck, harming people’s health and means of subsistence.
For the next five days, no relief is anticipated in the impacted areas, which include Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and northwest Madhya Pradesh.
Tuesday’s highs of over 45 degrees Celsius affected daily life in large parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, as many people opted to stay inside during the afternoon.
Gujarat was severely affected by the lethal mix of intense heat and humidity in certain areas.
On Tuesday, Sirsa in Haryana recorded a scorching 47.8 degrees Celsius, making it the nation’s hottest location.
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