India Puts Nation on Alert for Days of Scorching Heat in May
- Temperatures seen above normal in east-central, eastern areas
- Thailand, Bangladesh also grappling with searing summers
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India is predicting blistering heat across swathes of the country in May, which could strain the power network, hurt the economy and threaten people’s lives.
Monthly maximum temperatures are expected to be above normal over east-central and eastern regions, according to the India Meteorological Department. Parts of northeast India will also see hotter weather.