Scorching Summers in India: 7 Record-Breaking Heatwaves That Made Nation Sweat
Rajasthan, May 19, 2016
India experienced one of its deadliest heatwaves with temperatures exceeding 50°C (122°F) in parts of Rajasthan, claiming over 2,000 lives.
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Delhi, June 9, 2019
Delhi recorded its highest-ever June temperature at 48°C (118.4°F), exacerbating heat-related health issues across the capital region.
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Rajasthan, May 28, 2020
Churu in Rajasthan recorded a scorching 50.8°C (123.4°F), marking one of the hottest temperatures ever recorded in India.
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Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, June 8, 2015
Heatwaves struck Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, leading to approximately 2,000 fatalities due to extreme temperatures exceeding 47°C (116.6°F).
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Gujarat and Rajasthan, May 25, 2002
India experienced an intense heatwave, particularly affecting Gujarat and Rajasthan, where temperatures soared above 50°C (122°F).
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North India, May 23, 2010
Several parts of North India, including Delhi, experienced a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 45°C (113°F), causing widespread discomfort.
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Ahmedabad, June 10, 2023
Ahmedabad recorded a temperature of 48.9°C (120°F), marking one of the highest temperatures recorded in the city during recent years.
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