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- At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in Telangana, India, as of May 24, 2026.
- Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy called for statewide vigilance after temperatures in Telangana exceeded 45 °C.
- Scientists say climate change is lengthening, intensifying, and increasing the frequency of heatwaves across South Asia.
- Power consumption in New Delhi and nearby cities rose to record levels while temperatures remained above 40 °C.
