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India Heatwave

An indian commuter walks on the side fringes of Shashtri bridge on Ganges river, during a hot day in Allahabad on May 17,2016.The intense heat wave in India seems to be holding a firm grip on the region since April 2016. In Delhi, at least 340 people have died so far, 102 of which in May only. Temperatures have locally risen above 45C (113 F), according to media reports, and a significant drop is not expected anytime soon. Local authorities have enforced unprecedented laws, such as cooking and religious fire ritual ban to battle the hot and sweltering conditions.Lucknow May Heat wave prevailed in major parts of Uttar Pradesh as weather remained dry with Allahabad recording the highest temperature at 45.1 degrees Celsius today. (Photo by Ritesh Shukla/NurPhoto)

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