Heat Wave Kills at Least 56 in India, Nearly 25,000 Heat Stroke Cases, From March–May

Published on June 3, 2024

NEW DELHI—India saw nearly 25,000 cases of suspected heat stroke and 56 people lost their lives after several heat wave days across the country from March–May, local media reported, citing government data. May has been a particularly bad month for the region, with the temperature in the capital Delhi, and the nearby state of Rajasthan touching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). In contrast, parts of eastern India have been reeling under the impact of cyclone Remal. Heavy rain in the northeastern state of Assam has killed 14 people since Tuesday. In the island nation of Sri Lanka, at least 15 people have died due to flooding and landslides after heavy monsoon rain lashed the region, the country’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said on Sunday....

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