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Record Heatwave Brings Deadly Widespread Suffering Across Sweltering South Asia
A record-breaking, deadly heatwave is sweeping South Asia, pushing temperatures to extreme highs and raising new concerns about the region's vulnerability due to climate change.
A record-breaking, deadly heatwave is sweeping South Asia, pushing temperatures to extreme highs and disrupting daily life for hundreds of millions. The extreme weather has raised new concerns about the vulnerability of the region's infrastructure and the health impacts on its vast population. The region's dry climate and geography are exacerbating the effects of the heatwave, making it particularly devastating. Experts warn that the disaster is a calamity for the entire South Asian community.
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