Photos show India sweltering under a severe heat wave

WorldEnvironment
21 May 2026 • 2:45 PM MYT
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Photos show India sweltering under a severe heat wave

A heat wave has gripped large parts of India, emptying roads and markets in the afternoons. Forecasters warned that high temperatures will likely persist across several northern regions in the coming days.

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