India's weather department forecasts rising temperatures and heatwaves in northern and central regions
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Updated · BBC.com · Apr 24
India's weather department forecasts rising temperatures and heatwaves in northern and central regions
8 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 24
Temperatures in parts of Delhi surpassed 40C on Thursday, with forecasts predicting a further 2-3C increase across northern and central India, including Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Delhi's education department has issued guidelines to schools, advising them to halt open-air classes and limit outdoor activities to protect students from heat-related risks.
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