Before monsoon could arrive, the country recorded high temperatures and the sun was brutal to all, but the poor suffered more than others
Blazing India: 22 states see 73 heatwave spells in 97 days
The blistering conditions came early and didn’t even spare non-hotspots. Click here for the full story
Blazing India: Labourers, farmers struggle most to live, earn
A new set of victims are people in hilly regions areas who are not prepared for such high temperatures. Here is the full story
Blazing India: The sun beats down mercilessly on Vidarbha
With no rains yet and the heat wave still on, the situation in Maharashtra’s easternmost region has everybody worried. The full story is here
Blazing India: Bihar’s poor slog and suffer the most
Daily wage labourers, roadside vendors and farmers in the state take the heat. Click here to read more
Blazing India: Odisha’s work not yet over
The state has certainly been able to reduce heatwave deaths by putting very strong prevention measures. However, its efforts to build long-term resilience need to be strengthened. Here's the full story
Blazing India: The Himachal hills feel the heat too, but in different ways
As the plains scorch, residents head for the hills in the thousands, posing a threat to their fragile ecology. Want to read more? Click here
Blazing India: Summer disrupts life in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone
Farmers, daily wagers and vendors suffer even as many rush to hospital with heat-related illnesses. Click here for the full story
Blazing India: Andhra’s economy suffers due to heatwave
Crops are withering in the countryside, leading to an exodus of people to the cities. Here's the full story
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