According to reports, nearly 100 people have died in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and eastern Bihar over the past few days amid rising temperatures. This has since prompted officials in the northern state to launch an investigation into dozens of deaths that some have attributed to a heatwave, reported BBC.

India: Reports of heatwave-related deaths spark row in Uttar Pradesh

Searing heatwave has swept India's north over this weekend, the latest spell of unusually hot weather has cause 100 deaths in just two regions alone, since Thursday. The maximum temperatures sore between 42-44 degree Celsius in at least five states, according to the MeT.

India reels under heatwave conditions, 100 deaths reported till now

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India's north and east are scorched by a severe heat wave. As a result of the extreme heat, approximately 100 people have died in the past three days in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Hospitals are overflowing with patients who are suffering from symptoms related to the heat.

India: Temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius in U.P and Bihar

While it's still summer and the mercury is rising, the scars will soon turn dark with the arrival of the monsoon clouds in the month of August last year floods had left nearly about 33 million people homeless and these victims continue to live in makeshift homes. The Pakistan border region bore the brunt of Mother Nature last year when it experienced its worst flooding in its history, killing 1700 people and leaving millions marooned.

Pakistan: Heatwave singes Balochistan

China's capital Beijing experienced a mid-June temperature record of 39.4 degree Celsius (103 degrees Fahrenheit) on Friday (June 16) after which residents have been advised to stay indoors by the meteorological authority.

China in grip of heatwave, Beijing temperature hits record high for mid-June

Mexico experiences a third heatwave, disrupting transport and utility.

Heatwave pushes temperatures up to 45°C in parts of Mexico

Indians are waiting for the annual rains that are so crucial to the economy. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Kerala coast might receive monsoon in 48 hours.

Weather update: Monsoon might arrive in Kerala in next 48 hours, says IMD forecast

Sweltering heat has taken a toll on people's lives in several parts of India. As temperatures soared above 45 degrees Celsius in recent weeks, people not only suffered the outwardly wrath of heat, but were bogged down by the unprecedented stress it levied on India’s agriculture, public health, and economy.

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A fiery heatwave seared Israel on Friday as the temperature soared to record 38°C (100°F) triggering hundreds of fires across the country forcing evacuations in some parts.

Severe heatwave sears Israel, triggers hundreds of fires across the country

To keep the power system of the country running amid soaring temperatures, Vietnam's capital city Hanoi has turned some street lights off partially to keep the national power system running.

Vietnam heatwave: Hanoi turns off street lights to save electricity amid soaring temperatures

India's weather department announced that the capital of world's most populous nation is set to experience a much-needed respite from an earth-scorching heat wave that has gripped North India this May.

India: Fresh spells of rain in Delhi-NCR to bring respite from May heatwave for next few days

Over two million people have been killed and the world has suffered economic damages amounting to over $4.3 trillion in the past 100 years from extreme weather events and climate change-related catastrophes. Watch this to know more.

Extreme weather killed 2 million, caused damages worth $4.3 trillion in just 50 years

India's scorching temperatures triggered a heat wave warning. How can you beat the heat? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: How can you beat the heat?

Blistering heatwaves continue to grip Asia. Amid scorching heat in India and the rest of Asia, energy demands are spiking. To meet this rising demand, the authorities have been forced to return to coal. Coal-fired power plants are now reportedly back in operation.

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Scientists warn the world is on track for global heating of 2.7°C and ‘phenomenal’ human suffering.

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Climate change drove heat in the Indian city of Ahmedabad to a record-breaking 48 Degrees Celsius in 2016. Here's how heat insurance is offering climate change lifeline to poor workers.

Heat insurance, a lifeline for poor workers

The United Kingdom is prepared for unprecedented heat wave conditions as meteorologists predict that the arrival of the African Plume would result in "record-breaking" temperatures.

UK braces for 'African Plume Heatwave': Country to witness record-breaking temperatures

The humid heatwave in parts of Asia including India is at least 30 times more likely due to the deadly effects of climate change caused by human activity, according to rapid attribution analysis by an international team of leading climate scientists as part of the World Weather Attribution group.

India's planning to combat heatwave crisis 'most advanced': Study

Unrelenting heatwave has made it difficult for the locals to even step out of their homes as mercury touched as high as 44 degrees Celsius in parts of India on Saturday. Rohit Wellington Rajan brings you the report.

Cities reel under heatwave as temperatures soar in India | WION Climate Tracker | WION

The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) on Friday noted that heatwaves are set to increase in several parts of India over the next three days. The weather department noted that heat wave conditions will prevail over West Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra on 12 and 13 May, and over East India from 15 May.

India: IMD predicts heatwave till 15 May, as severe cyclone Mocha intensifies

Vietnam reports record-high temperature of 44.1°c. Climate experts warn extreme weather is here to stay.

Heat in Vietnam scorches previous record

Vietnam's northern and central regions are experiencing a heat wave, which has caused temperatures in some locations to reach a record 44.1 degrees Celsius. Low pressure advancing from the west and the Foehn effect are the reasons for the extreme temperatures over the past three days.

Vietnam heatwave: Nation reports record high temperatures of 44.1 degrees

Record-breaking heatwaves in India last year put 90% of the population at increased risk of going hungry, losing income, or premature death, says a shocking study.

Rising heatwave imperil India's development goals: Study

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