Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In 2024, India experienced the longest heatwave in its history. Temperatures soared to over 50°C in the capital, New Delhi, and up to 56°C in Nagpur, in the centre of the country.

India: Life at 50 Degrees | ARTE.tv Documentary
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