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As Lok Sabha polls 2024 start, will extreme heat be a threat to voters? Here's what IMD has to say

DNA Friday, 19 April 2024
While hot weather is part of everyday life in much of India, the intensity and frequency of heat waves are rising due to climate change, increasing the risk of working or other outdoor activities.
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