### [2024-05-1](/feed/2024/05/1/index.md)

##### Heatwave
# At least nine people have been killed in an ongoing heatwave in eastern India. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-likely-see-above-normal-maximum-temperatures-may-weather-office-says-2024-05-01/)

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