Nearly 100 die as India struggles with a sweltering heat wave in 2 most populous states
1 year, 6 months ago

Nearly 100 die as India struggles with a sweltering heat wave in 2 most populous states

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — At least 96 people died in two of India’s most populous states over the last several days, officials said Sunday, with swaths of the country reeling from a sweltering heat wave. S. K. Yadav, a medical officer in Ballia, said in the past three days, some 300 patients were admitted to the district hospital for various ailments aggravated by heat. He added, “no relief is expected in the next 24 hours.” The IMD issued an alert saying heat wave conditions would last until June 19 in parts of Uttar Pradesh. During heat waves, the country usually suffers severe water shortages, with tens of millions of its 1.4 billion people lacking running water.

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India reported 40,000 suspected heat stroke cases this summer: UN report
4 months, 4 weeks ago

India reported 40,000 suspected heat stroke cases this summer: UN report

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India reported 40,000 cases of suspected heat stroke and over 100 deaths since the onset of summer in 2024, as of mid-June 30, according to a report from the United Nations Call to Action on Extreme Heat. The UN has recommended that countries adopt evidence-based policies, regulations multi-dimensional risk assessments and community-driven actions to protect the most vulnerable; …

Lack of heat-related death numbers shows that India is unprepared for the next crisis
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lack of heat-related death numbers shows that India is unprepared for the next crisis

Hindustan Times  

Though India experienced one of its worst summers with record heatwave days and prolonged warm night periods since April across the country, a reliable estimate of how many lives were lost is not available. Climate change has impacted temperature-related neonatal deaths in all countries surveyed, with most pronounced climate-induced losses from increased heat and gains from decreased cold observed in …

India is likely undercounting heat deaths, affecting its response to increasingly harsh heat waves
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India is likely undercounting heat deaths, affecting its response to increasingly harsh heat waves

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — Months of scorching temperatures sometimes over 50 degrees Celsius in parts of India this year — its worst heat wave in over a decade — left hundreds dead or ill. Public health experts say the true number of heat-related deaths is likely in the thousands but because heat is often not listed as a reason on a …

Uttar Pradesh worst-hit with 35 deaths due to heat wave, 21 fatalities in Delhi | Top updates
6 months ago

Uttar Pradesh worst-hit with 35 deaths due to heat wave, 21 fatalities in Delhi | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Between March 1 and June 20, there have been as many as 143 deaths due to the prolonged heat wave that is sweeping a large part of the country, while 41,789 people suffered from suspected heatstroke during this period, according to the data compiled by the National Centre for Disease Control. Here are the latest updates deaths due to heat …

5 more die of heat stroke in Delhi; death toll at 58 in national capital
6 months ago

5 more die of heat stroke in Delhi; death toll at 58 in national capital

Hindustan Times  

The death toll due to heatwave in Delhi this summer rose to at least 58 on Friday, with public hospitals reporting five more deaths in the last 24 hours, even as a spell of rain lashed the city in the afternoon, bringing down temperatures by several degrees, officials aware of the matter said. Deaths due to extreme heat have been …

Heatwave toll nears 143, over 41,000 heatstroke cases reported so far in India | Top updates
6 months ago

Heatwave toll nears 143, over 41,000 heatstroke cases reported so far in India | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

The scorching heatwave, particularly affecting northern India, has resulted in the loss of nearly 143 lives nationwide, according to the health ministry sources cited by news agency PTI on Friday. Acting on directives from Union Health Minister JP Nadda, the ministry has issued an advisory to state health departments regarding the ‘Heatwave Season 2024’. Top updates - Between March 1 …

North India heat wave claims 143 lives between March and June; nearly 42,000 heat stroke cases
6 months ago

North India heat wave claims 143 lives between March and June; nearly 42,000 heat stroke cases

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The unrelenting heat wave sweeping large parts of the country has claimed more lives, with 143 recorded deaths and 41,789 people suffering from suspected cases of heat stroke between March 1 and June 20 this year, Health Ministry sources said on Friday. According to official data, on June 20 alone, there were 14 confirmed deaths from heat stroke …

Extreme heat in India has killed more than 100 people in the past three and a half months
6 months ago

Extreme heat in India has killed more than 100 people in the past three and a half months

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — A monthslong heat wave across swathes of India has killed more than 100 people and led to over 40,000 suspected cases of heat stroke in the past three and a half months, according to data from India’s Health Ministry. People rest under a stationary train coach on a hot summer day in Mumbai, India Climate experts also …

Blazing heat: Lucknow hits 45.3°C, hottest June day in 7 years
6 months, 1 week ago

Blazing heat: Lucknow hits 45.3°C, hottest June day in 7 years

Hindustan Times  

With the day temperature in the state capital rising to 45.3°C on Friday, Lucknow recorded its highest June temperature in the last seven years, matching the previous record set on June 6, 2017. The IMD has warned that heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely to continue in most places across the state, with warm night conditions very …

India’s deadly heat kills over 200 people, including dozens of poll workers as elections wrap up
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s deadly heat kills over 200 people, including dozens of poll workers as elections wrap up

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Over 200 people, including dozens of workers on election duty, have died in the last …

Heatstroke killed 46 persons in May: Govt data
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Heatstroke killed 46 persons in May: Govt data

Hindustan Times  

India has reported 56 confirmed heatstroke deaths in the past three months, of which 46 persons have died in May alone, according to government data. According to India Meteorological Department, there were two intense spells of humid heat in April--between April 5 and 7-- over east and southeast Peninsular India; April 15 and 30 over Odisha and West Bengal that …

58 more die of heat stress as mercury soars across India
6 months, 3 weeks ago

58 more die of heat stress as mercury soars across India

Hindustan Times  

At least 58 people, including 33 deployed on election duty in Uttar Pradesh, died on Saturday due to heat exposure, according to official reports from across the country, which continued to reel under a punishing heatwave with conditions unfit for human exposure. Deaths among those on election duty was also reported from Bihar, where 10 such fatalities were recorded from …

Kanpur, B’khand see alarming rise in heat-related deaths
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kanpur, B’khand see alarming rise in heat-related deaths

Hindustan Times  

Kanpur The relentless heatwave in Kanpur and Bundelkhand has led to a worrying rise in suspected heat-related deaths. In the past 48 hours, Kanpur alone has sent 57 bodies for post-mortem examination, while Bundelkhand’s seven districts have reported 103 suspected deaths due to heat wave. Additional commissioner of police, law and order, Harish Chander said, “ The bodies are being …

Congress accuses Rajasthan government of failing to manage heatwave situation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress accuses Rajasthan government of failing to manage heatwave situation

The Hindu  

With the BJP government in Rajasthan claiming that the situation is under control amid the searing heat this summer, the Opposition Congress on Friday accused the health authorities of suppressing the number of deaths caused by heat stroke. Pradesh Congress Committee president Govind Singh Dotasra said more than 100 persons have died of heat stroke in the State. While accusing …

Intense heatwave sweeps across Odisha, 26 deaths reported in past 24 hours
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Intense heatwave sweeps across Odisha, 26 deaths reported in past 24 hours

The Hindu  

An intense heatwave swept across Odisha causing 26 deaths in past 24 hours. Sundargarh reported alleged 12 sunstroke deaths and post-mortem is being conducted to ascertain the cause of death,” said Satyabrata Sahu, Special Relief Commissioner. “People should avoid prolonged heat exposure, wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes, cover your head and use a wet cloth, hat or umbrella while …

Heat stroke death: 61 killed as brutal heatwave grips several States in north
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Heat stroke death: 61 killed as brutal heatwave grips several States in north

The Hindu  

With a heatwave roiling several parts of the country, at least 61 deaths from suspected heatstroke have been confirmed from multiple States on May 31 with 23 of the fatalities being poll personnel involved in the final phase of the Lok Sabha election that is set to culminate on Saturday. The deceased include seven home guard jawans, three sanitation workers, …

14, including 10 on poll duty, dead as Bihar battles heatwave
6 months, 3 weeks ago

14, including 10 on poll duty, dead as Bihar battles heatwave

Hindustan Times  

Fourteen people, including 10 polling personnel, have died due to heatstroke in Bihar in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday afternoon. “Among the dead are five polling personnel from Bhojpur district, three from Rohtas, one from Kaimur district and one from Aurangabad district,” it said. Alok Ranjan Ghosh, additional chief electoral officer, Bihar, said the Election Commission has …

A scorching heat wave kills 14 in India ahead of a final round of election voting on Saturday
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A scorching heat wave kills 14 in India ahead of a final round of election voting on Saturday

Associated Press  

PATNA, India — A blistering heat wave has killed at least 14 people, including 10 election officials, in eastern India with temperatures soaring up to 49.9 degrees Celsius in parts of the country this week, officials said Friday. The heat wave came as hundreds of millions of Indians have been voting in a 6-week long general election, increasing health risks …

At least 18 dead as scorching 50C heatwave batters India
6 months, 3 weeks ago

At least 18 dead as scorching 50C heatwave batters India

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 18 people have died from heatstroke as India continues to reel from the …

Sunstroke Kills 54 As India Reels From Heatwave, Rajasthan Court Urges Centre To Declare Emergency
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunstroke Kills 54 As India Reels From Heatwave, Rajasthan Court Urges Centre To Declare Emergency

News 18  

At least 54 people have lost their lives so far due to the continued heatwave conditions in several parts of the country, especially the northern region. Based on this, in most of these states, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand in all these states we have given an Orange alert for heat waves has …

13 polling personnel die after fever, high BP in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur
6 months, 3 weeks ago

13 polling personnel die after fever, high BP in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur

India TV News  

As many as 13 election personnel died at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur following high fever and high blood pressure, Medical college principal said on Friday However the exact reason for the deaths is being ascertained, he added. Dr. Raj Bahadur Kamal, the principal of Maa Vindhyavasini Autonomous State Medical College stated that the deceased included seven jawans of …

Scorching heat wave kills 14 in India ahead of a final round of election voting Saturday
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Scorching heat wave kills 14 in India ahead of a final round of election voting Saturday

LA Times  

A girl covers her head to shield herself from the sun as she walks to collect water from a municipal pipe outside Jammu, India, on Friday. A blistering heat wave has killed at least 14 people, including 10 election officials, in eastern India with temperatures soaring up to 122 degrees in parts of the country this week, officials said Friday. …

Heat Waves: 23 states have heat action plans but are they being implemented?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Heat Waves: 23 states have heat action plans but are they being implemented?

Hindustan Times  

Last year, earth sciences minister Kiren Rijiju informed Lok Sabha that the Indian Meteorological Department in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority and local health departments have started Heat Action Plans in many parts of the country. Such heat action plans were being implemented in 23 States prone to high temperatures, Rijiju said. Last year, the Centre for Policy …

Two die of heatstroke in Ahmedabad, over a dozen across Gujarat
7 months ago

Two die of heatstroke in Ahmedabad, over a dozen across Gujarat

The Hindu  

Over a dozen people have died due to heatstroke or heat-induced illnesses in Gujarat as severe heatwave with temperatures ranging from 45 to 47 degree Celsius has been sweeping through Gujarat since Monday. On Friday, two persons in Ahmedabad city and one in Ahmedabad district died of heatstroke as the city and district are reeling under the scorching heat with …

Six more deaths reported in Rajasthan amidst severe heatwave
7 months ago

Six more deaths reported in Rajasthan amidst severe heatwave

India TV News  

Rajasthan continues to reel under a severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures reaching alarming levels and resulting in tragic fatalities. On Friday, six more deaths due to suspected heat stroke were reported across the state, adding to the five fatalities recorded just a day earlier. This extreme heatwave has engulfed various parts of Rajasthan, with cities like Jaisalmer, Barmer, and Jodhpur …

IMD predicts severe heatwave days in north India
7 months, 1 week ago

IMD predicts severe heatwave days in north India

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department has forecast severe heatwave over plains of northwest, Bihar, east and central India in the next five days. The forecast indicates that northwestern India, including the National Capital Territory of Delhi, will experience a period of intense heat for five days. On Friday, 43 districts of northwest and central India reported temperature over 42 …

IMD forecasts higher heat wave days for northern plains and central India in May
7 months, 3 weeks ago

IMD forecasts higher heat wave days for northern plains and central India in May

India TV News  

In a recent announcement, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, the chief of the India Meteorological Department, revealed on Wednesday that the month of May is likely to witness above normal maximum temperatures across most parts of the country. Additionally, a significantly high number of heat wave days are expected over the northern plains, central region, and adjoining areas of peninsular India. Mohapatra told …

Severe heatwave alert for four states in next few days, says Weather Department
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Severe heatwave alert for four states in next few days, says Weather Department

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department on Friday issued a heatwave warning for various regions across the country. In its weather bulletin, the IMD said that areas in East and South peninsular India would likely experience a continuation of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions for the next five days. The IMD said that the regions which would experience severe heatwave conditions include …

In rural India, summer's heat can be deadly. Ambulance crews see the toll up close
1 year, 5 months ago

In rural India, summer's heat can be deadly. Ambulance crews see the toll up close

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Siren blaring, Sunil Kumar Naik's …

In numbers: Heat strokes killed more than 2,500 people in UP, Bihar in 10 years
1 year, 6 months ago

In numbers: Heat strokes killed more than 2,500 people in UP, Bihar in 10 years

India Today  

While May remained surprisingly cool and pleasant in many parts of north India, the scorching sun returned with vengeance in June. Photo credits: India Today Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticised the UP government, saying, “So many people across the state have lost lives because of the carelessness of the state government. India Today’s Data Intelligence Unit has analysed the …

Heat and state: The Hindu Editorial on a heatwave being only one half of the issue
1 year, 6 months ago

Heat and state: The Hindu Editorial on a heatwave being only one half of the issue

The Hindu  

In the brutal heatwave beating down on Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, one district in U.P., Ballia, reported the most deaths. The medical superintendent at the local government hospital was reportedly transferred after ascribing the deaths to the heat, followed by a visit by a State-appointed team to assess the local conditions. A member later told journalists that the team had …

Heatwave claims 68 lives in UP's Ballia; hospitals overwhelmed
1 year, 6 months ago

Heatwave claims 68 lives in UP's Ballia; hospitals overwhelmed

Hindustan Times  

Heatwave claims 68 lives in UP's Ballia; hospitals overwhelmed As many as 68 people admitted to Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district hospital have reportedly died in four days amid a sweltering heatwave in the state.. 1 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout A villager mourns as he cremates his relative who died from heat-related illnesses, in Ballia, Uttar …

Days of sweltering heat, power cuts in northern India overwhelm hospitals as death toll climbs
1 year, 6 months ago

Days of sweltering heat, power cuts in northern India overwhelm hospitals as death toll climbs

Associated Press  

BALLIA, India — A scorching heat wave in two of India’s most populous states has overwhelmed hospitals, filled a morgue to capacity and disrupted power, forcing staff to use books to cool patients, as officials investigate a death toll that has reached nearly 170. In the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, 119 people have died from heat-related illnesses over the …

‘Carried 26 bodies’: More deaths in north India amid extreme heat
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Carried 26 bodies’: More deaths in north India amid extreme heat

Al Jazeera  

About 170 people have died in two of India’s most populous states in recent days amid a sweltering heatwave, officials say, as hospitals are overwhelmed with patients and routine power outages add to the challenges. The largest hospital in Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh, about 970km southeast of New Delhi, is unable to accommodate more patients, officials said, and its …

Heatwave in U.P. and Bihar kill nearly 100
1 year, 6 months ago

Heatwave in U.P. and Bihar kill nearly 100

The Hindu  

At least 96 people died in two of India's most populous States, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, over the last several days, officials said on June 18, with swaths of the country reeling from a sweltering heatwave. The deaths happened in northern State of Uttar Pradesh and eastern Bihar where authorities warned residents over 60 and others suffering various maladies to …

Odisha confirms first heatwave related death
1 year, 6 months ago

Odisha confirms first heatwave related death

The Hindu  

As Odisha continues to reel under hot and humid weather conditions, the state government confirmed the first heatwave-related death and sanctioned an ex gratia of ₹50,000 for the deceased's family, a top official said. The victim is a middle-aged person from Balasore district, a senior official at the Special Relief Commissioner’s office said on June 18, adding that the State …

Heatwave: Traffic cop dies after fainting due to extreme hot weather in Uttar Pradesh
1 year, 6 months ago

Heatwave: Traffic cop dies after fainting due to extreme hot weather in Uttar Pradesh

India TV News  

A 40-year-old traffic police sub-inspector fainted while on duty due to the extreme heat and passed away on Sunday, according to police. "Unfortunately, one of our traffic sub-inspectors fell prey to the heat wave and worst weather." Odisha confirms first heat wave-related death According to a high-ranking official, the state government of Odisha confirmed the first heat wave-related death and …

At least 34 die in U.P.’s Ballia following severe heat wave
1 year, 6 months ago

At least 34 die in U.P.’s Ballia following severe heat wave

The Hindu  

At least 34 persons have died in the past two days in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh following health complications caused by an extreme heat wave. Ballia’s Chief Medical Officer Jayant Kumar, while talking to local media persons, said that due to the extremely high temperature, people were being admitted to the District Government Hospital for treatment, with 23 deaths …

Doctors advise people over 60 to stay indoors as India's northern state swelters in extreme heat
1 year, 6 months ago

Doctors advise people over 60 to stay indoors as India's northern state swelters in extreme heat

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 34 people have …

Doctors advise people over 60 to stay indoors as India’s northern state swelters in extreme heat
1 year, 6 months ago

Doctors advise people over 60 to stay indoors as India’s northern state swelters in extreme heat

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — At least 34 people have died in the past two days as a large swath of the north Indian state Uttar Pradesh swelters under severe heat, officials said Saturday, prompting doctors to advise residents over 60 to stay indoors during the daytime. Twenty-three deaths were reported Thursday and another 11 died Friday, Ballia’s Chief Medical Officer Jayant …

Dozens die as northern India swelters under heatwave
1 year, 6 months ago

Dozens die as northern India swelters under heatwave

Al Jazeera  

Officials say at least 34 people have died in the past two days as heatwave takes a toll in India’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh. At least 34 people have died in the past two days as a large swath of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh swelters under severe heat, officials said on Saturday, prompting doctors to …

Severe heatwave alert in 7 states till Monday. IMD forecast here
1 year, 6 months ago

Severe heatwave alert in 7 states till Monday. IMD forecast here

Live Mint  

The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 26.7 degrees Celsius, one notch below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department. The weather board has also said heat wave conditions are likely to continue over Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana during next 3-4 days. Check full forecast here: Heatwave to …

Weather update: IMD predicts heatwave for Delhi, other regions in north, central India | DETAILS
1 year, 7 months ago

Weather update: IMD predicts heatwave for Delhi, other regions in north, central India | DETAILS

India TV News  

Weather update : Heatwave conditions are likely over some pockets of Delhi, West Rajasthan, Haryana, South West Uttar Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, Vidharbha, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat on Saturday, according to India Meteorological Department. On Sunday, Western Madhya Pradesh and Vidharbha are likely to experience heatwave conditions. Separately, cyclone Mocha which is currently around north-northwest of Port Blair is very …

DC Edit | Summer may see extreme heat
1 year, 8 months ago

DC Edit | Summer may see extreme heat

Deccan Chronicle  

It’s summer and along with the season heatwaves are inevitable, particularly in El Nino years. It is also a freakish timing of the poll cycles that sees most general elections being held in the peak of summer, as they would probably be in 2024 as well, thus increasing the risk of exposure of people to the hazards of increasing wet …

12 dead owing to sunstroke in Maharashtra’s Kharghar: How severe is India’s heatwave?
1 year, 8 months ago

12 dead owing to sunstroke in Maharashtra’s Kharghar: How severe is India’s heatwave?

Firstpost  

The mercury is soaring to deadly levels — in Maharashtra’s Kharghar area, 12 people died of a sunstroke while attending an awards event. Naresh Kumar, the IMD expert, said, “For now there is a poor possibility of heatwave conditions in Delhi-NCR, but still the temperature will be 3-4 degrees Celsius above normal.” #WATCH | Delhi: There'll be further increase in …

Heat wave in West Bengal but political rallies continue
1 year, 8 months ago

Heat wave in West Bengal but political rallies continue

The Hindu  

Several southern districts of West Bengal are reeling under heat wave but this has not prevented political parties from holding massive rallies. Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee held a rally at Onda in Bankura while Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari addressed a public gathering at Kaliaganj in Uttar Dinajpur. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to arrive …

After hottest February in over 100 years, heatwaves are coming: How deadly will be the Indian summer?
1 year, 9 months ago

After hottest February in over 100 years, heatwaves are coming: How deadly will be the Indian summer?

Firstpost  

And it’s going to be a deadly one. There is an “enhanced probability of occurrence of a heatwave” during the March to May season over many regions of central and adjoining northwest India, the India Meteorological Department has predicted. •Very scattered short spell of light-moderate rain is expected in parts of Ghaziabad, Noida, Delhi while Gurgaon, Faridabad and South Delhi …

Weather Updates: 25 Dead in UP's Prayagraj, IMD Says 'Intense' Cold Wave Likely from Tomorrow; Flights, Trains Delayed in Delhi
1 year, 11 months ago

Weather Updates: 25 Dead in UP's Prayagraj, IMD Says 'Intense' Cold Wave Likely from Tomorrow; Flights, Trains Delayed in Delhi

News 18  

Several domestic and international flights bound from the Delhi airport were delayed on Friday morning, as thick fog engulfed the national capital. #WATCH | Himachal Pradesh: Malana village in Kullu district received fresh snowfall pic.twitter.com/sF6Z3dQdI9— ANI January 13, 2023 According to the India Meteorological Department, a fresh spell of cold wave in northwest India next week would see mercury dropping …

South Asia: Climate change boosted heat wave
2 years, 7 months ago

South Asia: Climate change boosted heat wave

The Hindu  

Climate change has strengthened a heat wave that for several weeks has been scorching the homes of more than one billion people. The blistering heat — reported to have killed at least 90 people across India and Pakistan — would have been one degree Celsius cooler and 30 times less likely if people hadn't warmed the planet, according to a …

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