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‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?

heatwaves have become a regular feature of South Asia’s pre-monsoon summer. However, scientists and meteorological agencies say the intensity, duration and geographic spread of recent heat events are unprecedented. Increasingly, experts are linking

Weather tracker: Torrential rain in southern China leads to flooding fears

heatwave alerts have been issued. The extreme sweltering heat is expected to last into the early part of the week, before somewhat cooler air arrives – with the potential for thunderstorms – bringing some relief. Heavy rainfall