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Heatwave in India Claims Lives of 33 Polling Staff on Election Day

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Uttar Pradesh, India — Tragedy struck as scorching temperatures led to the deaths of at least 33 polling staff members on the final day of voting in one Indian state. The extreme heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 45 degrees Celsius in many areas, took a devastating toll on those working during the elections. The India … Read more

Heatwave Claims 61 Lives in India Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections

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Mirzapur, India – As a blistering heatwave sweeps across several regions of India, the toll of suspected heatstroke deaths rises to at least 61 on May 31. Among the victims are 23 poll personnel who were involved in the final phase of the Lok Sabha election, scheduled to conclude on Saturday. In Bihar, 14 people, … Read more