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Millions sweltered in a dangerous early summer heatwave Thursday across India and Pakistan that has led to power and water shortages as annual furnace-like temperatures hit South Asia. In New Delhi, a burning rubbish dump choked residents for a third day with temperatures crossing 45 Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) in parts of the region—several degrees highe…
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… of 2015 when at least 1,200 people died due to severe heat in Sindh province, of which Karachi is the capital. Hot … of livestock feed. Sustained periods of unusually high heat can also impact  regional water supply. Facing prolonged … at least 2.7C by 2100. According to a 2021 study , deadly heat stress conditions might become common across South Asia …
… people in India and Pakistan have faced near continuous heat well above 40℃. Nearly a hundred people are estimated to have died from the extreme heat, which is also affecting harvests, causing forest fires … haven’t seen an increase up until now. It’s more that the heat waves have become a bit more frequent,” says King. …

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