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40 heat-related deaths including that of 25 poll officials reported as heatwave intensifies in UP, Bihar

The maximum number of fatalities was recorded from Uttar Pradesh (17), followed by Bihar which reported 14 deaths on Friday.

Heatwaves to become longer, frequent and more intense in India, warn experts

Since cities are more vulnerable to the effects of urbanization and climate change, greater number of hotter days, increased number of dry spells and less rainy days are expected.

Water crisis in Delhi prompts govt to impose fine to curb wastage

The fine will be imposed for washing of cars with pipes, overflowing water tanks and use of domestic water for construction and commercial purposes.

Cyclone Remal claims 37 lives in northeastern states, Mizoram worst hit

Delhi records temp nearing 50 degree Celsius; north India continues to reel under extreme heat

Apart from Delhi, many places in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh have measured record highest maximum temperatures for this season.

Stone quarry collapse kills 14 in Mizoram

Cyclone Remal continues to wreak havoc. A stone quarry collapsed in the Aizwal district of Mizoram, killing 14 people, and several are still missing. A landslide on National Highway 6 at Hunthar has isolated Aizawl from the rest of the nation.