Over 46°C heatwave grips northwestern, central India

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An Indian worker carries a load during a hot afternoon in Kolkata, India, 24 April 2026. [Piyal Adhikary/EPA]

Over 46°C heatwave grips northwestern, central India

An unusual April heatwave is scorching much of northwestern and central India, with temperatures exceeding 46°C in some areas.

Published On 28 Apr 2026