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Disasters with highest death tolls

2015 Indian Heat Wave

Wednesday Jun 3, 2015
India

In May 2015, India was struck by a severe heat wave. As of 3 June 2015, it has caused the deaths of at least 2,500 people in multiple regions. The heat wave occurred during the Indian dry season, which typically lasts from March to July with peak temperatures in April and May.


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