FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026|No. 18086
India · Climate

India Declares Heat Waves Official Natural Disasters Amidst Growing Crisis

The Indian government has officially recognized heat waves as natural disasters, signaling a significant step in addressing the escalating heat crisis within the nation.

A thermometer shows a high temperature amidst a heat wave.
A thermometer shows a high temperature amidst a heat wave.
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