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How slum-dwellers bear the brunt of summer heat

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The numbers don’t lie: heat kills

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Pilgrims brace for brutal heat during Haj

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How Delhi can meet its energy needs amid a sizzling summer

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Extreme heat threatens health, jobs and democracy in India

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The heat is on — what can we do about it?

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The numbers don’t lie: heat kills

Pilgrims brace for brutal heat during Haj

How Delhi can meet its energy needs amid a sizzling summer

Extreme heat threatens health, jobs and democracy in India

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