India experienced a prolonged heatwave in 2024

Maximum temperatures, 1 April to 30 June

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Madhya Pradesh

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Afghanistan

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by China

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Madhya Pradesh

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Sri Lanka

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Afghanistan

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by China

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by India

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Rajasthan

Madhya Pradesh

Myanmar

India

Sri Lanka

Guardian graphic. Source: INDmet, developed using India Meteorological Department, Chirps and Era5-Land data