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Climate Change Linked Heat Hits 117 Million Indians As Global Risky Heat Exposure Crosses 1.5 Billion
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· September 16, 2026
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Lucknow: More than 1.5 billion people worldwide experienced at least 30 days of risky heat made significantly more likely by climate change between June and August 2026, with Asia accounting for the largest number of people exposed, according to a Climate Central analysis. India among worst affec...
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