"NEW DELHI - More than 300 suspected cases of heat-related illnesses have been reported in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh from the start of March to mid-May, the state's health department said. ...
Andhra Pradesh reported 325 suspected heatstroke cases between March 1 and May 19 – with roughly a third of them reported since the start of May. ...
State authorities advised people to avoid going outdoors between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. as "heatwaves and extreme temperatures are at their peak".
India's capital Delhi and large parts of northern India are also forecast to face "heatwave to severe heatwave conditions" between May 22 and 27, India's weather office said on Friday."
Rishika Sadam and Hritam Mukherjee report for Reuters May 22, 2026.
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