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India:Heat Wave:2013/05/24
Duration 2013/05/24 The intense summer heat continues to claim many lives in India. Between 1 April 2013 and 23 May 2013, the official sunstroke toll was only 84 but it zoomed to 524 by 26 May 2013. The highest maximum temperature of 47 degrees Celsius was recorded at Tuni and Visakhapatnam airport. Country or District India Name Heat Wave
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- Times of India 2013/05/27
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