Heat wave empties roads and markets in India as some farmers turn to nighttime work
A severe heat wave is affecting large parts of India, causing roads and markets to empty during the hottest hours of the day. Farmers are adapting by working at night to escape the extreme temperatures, which are forecasted to reach up to 45 degrees Celsius. Authorities have implemented cooling zones and urged the public to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as conditions are expected to persist.
- ▪The India Meteorological Department has forecast maximum temperatures around 45 degrees Celsius in New Delhi.
- ▪Authorities have opened temporary cooling zones to help residents cope with the extreme heat.
- ▪Farmers in some regions have shifted their work to nighttime due to unbearable daytime conditions.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHeat wave empties roads and markets in India as some farmers turn to nighttime workA heat wave has gripped large parts of India with roads and markets emptying during afternoonsBySHONAL GANGULY Associated Press and SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 2:00 AM1:43A commuter drinks water on a hot afternoon in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)The Associated PressNEW DELHI -- Roads and markets have emptied during afternoons and some farmers have switched to nighttime work to avoid scorching temperatures as a heat wave grips large parts of India.
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