India could see nearly 16,000 more heat deaths in next 6 months: Report
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The Indian Express reports that India could see nearly 16,000 more heat deaths in the next six months, according to a report. [1]
The headline frames the figure as a projection rather than a confirmed outcome. [1]
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Impact assessment
10/100
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routine human impact
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