An Unusual Heat Wave Strains the World’s Most Populous Country

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By By Kiley PriceMay 12, 2026, 5:42 pm192 ptsTrendingTop
India is one of the hottest nations, which fuels intertwined financial, health and labor risks, experts say. By Kiley Price Every one of the world’s 50 hottest cities was located inside India at the end of April—a global weather-tracking anomaly, according to a major air-quality monitoring platform.

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