- 21 days ago
- Read More at: India Today
Severe heatwave grips parts of eastern India, Gangetic West Bengal worst-hit
A severe heatwave grips eastern India, with Gangetic West Bengal experiencing the brunt. Temperatures have soared above 40 degrees Celsius, with Bankura district recording the highest at 47 degrees. The heatwave has led to heatstroke cases and crop damage. The IMD has issued an orange alert for isolated areas in West Bengal and Assam for the next two days.
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