heatwave <\/a>this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMany officials across the country have advised citizens to exercise care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They warned that the heat could pose a moderate health risk to the most vulnerable, such as infants, the elderly, and those suffering from chronic illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to India’s weather bureau, the states of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Bihar have experienced particularly high temperatures in recent days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Temperatures are expected to drop by 2-4 degrees Celsius in some regions, but there may be little relief from the extreme heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This summer, severe heatwaves in northern India have disrupted millions of lives and livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As temperatures soared quicker than usual earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered state chief ministers to set up plans to alleviate the impact of excessive heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While heatwaves are usual in India, especially in May and June, this year’s summer started early, with high temperatures as early as March – the month’s average maximum temperatures were the highest in 122 years. During the month, heat waves began to appear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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