The number of abortions reported in the United States rose eight percent between 2017 and 2020, reversing a 30-year downward trend as the nation awaits a&nbsp;Supreme&nbsp;Court&nbsp;ruling on whether the nationwide right to the procedure will remain, a study published Wednesday showed.

According to the Guttmacher Institute, a widely-cited US think tank that supports abortion rights and published the report, the trend reversal shows that the "need for abortion care in the United States is growing just as the US&nbsp;Supreme&nbsp;Court&nbsp;appears likely to overturn or gut&nbsp;Roe v. Wade."

By the end of June, the&nbsp;court&nbsp;is expected to rule on whether to maintain the 50-year Roe v. Wade precedent, which established a nationwide right to abortion, or overturn it and allow individual states to set their own rules.

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In early May, a draft opinion leaked from the high&nbsp;court&nbsp;showing that the&nbsp;court&nbsp;was leaning towards the latter option.

According to the Guttmacher Institute's report, more than 930,000 abortions occurred in the United States in 2020, compared to 860,000 in 2017.

That correlates to 14.4 abortions per thousand women of childbearing age in 2020, versus 13.5 three years earlier, the institute said.

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It also noted that while an increase could be seen across all regions in the country, there was variation between states and even areas within states.

Local policy changes could explain the differences -- such as the opening of new clinics, or certain states choosing to cover abortion in health plans. But "there were no clear patterns to explain why some (states) had increases or decreases," the report said.

Due to new forms and more widespread use of contraception, the trend in abortion had steadily declined for 30 years -- first dipping below 1.5 million in the early 1990s.

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Every three years, the Guttmacher Institute surveys all health care facilities providing abortions in the United States, creating the nation's most authoritative dataset. But it still excludes self-managed abortions, the institute says.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 630,000 abortions in 2019, but lacks data from several heavily populated states, such as California.

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The number of abortions reported in the United States rose eight percent between 2017 and 2020, reversing a 30-year downward trend as the nation awaits a Supreme Court ruling on whether the nationwide right to the procedure will remain, a study published Wednesday showed. According to the Guttmacher Institute, a widely-cited US think tank that supports abortion rights and published the report, the trend reversal shows that the "need for abortion care in the United States is growing just as the US Supreme Court appears likely to overturn or gut Roe v. Wade." By the end of June, the court is expected to rule on whether to maintain the 50-year Roe v. Wade precedent, which established a nationwide right to abortion, or overturn it and allow individual states to set their own rules. Also read | United States: Abortions increased by 8 per cent from 2017 to 2020, reversing three-decade downward trend In early May, a draft opinion leaked from the high court showing that the court was leaning towards the latter option. According to the Guttmacher Institute's report, more than 930,000 abortions occurred in the United States in 2020, compared to 860,000 in 2017. That correlates to 14.4 abortions per thousand women of childbearing age in 2020, versus 13.5 three years earlier, the institute said. Watch | How will US abortion ban affect Africa? It also noted that while an increase could be seen across all regions in the country, there was variation between states and even areas within states. Local policy changes could explain the differences -- such as the opening of new clinics, or certain states choosing to cover abortion in health plans. But "there were no clear patterns to explain why some (states) had increases or decreases," the report said. Due to new forms and more widespread use of contraception, the trend in abortion had steadily declined for 30 years -- first dipping below 1.5 million in the early 1990s. Also read | US Republicans block contentious Senate abortion rights vote Every three years, the Guttmacher Institute surveys all health care facilities providing abortions in the United States, creating the nation's most authoritative dataset. But it still excludes self-managed abortions, the institute says. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 630,000 abortions in 2019, but lacks data from several heavily populated states, such as California. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Many states across the United States are facing scorching heat right now. This year, the US has recorded a historic heat wave, with temperatures going up to 10 to 30 degrees above normal.

Many states across the United States are facing scorching heat right now. This year, the US has recorded a historic heat wave, with temperatures going up to 10 to 30 degrees above normal. The National Weather Service has advised people to stay indoors as much as possible, take care of their health and stay hydrated. More than 100 million people are expected to be affected by the heatwave. The warnings were also issued for Illinois and Indiana along with parts of southern Michigan and north-western Ohio from Tuesday through Wednesday night according to the National Weather Service. Many parts of the Midwest and South were mainly affected. Many areas suffer power outages in United States Due to the extreme weather conditions and severe storms in the many areas of the Midwest, more than 620,000 people had to go without power early Tuesday, according to Power Outage US, with more than 370,000 outages in Ohio alone. Also read | Extreme heat wave in US: 100 million Americans asked to stay indoors Many people tweeted and mentioned the problems they are facing due to the power outage. Ballina Shire Council mayor, Sharon Cadwallader said that "the resulting power outages have left residents in a communication black-hole". While some said that they are unable to do the daily chores. Concerns for animals rise Heatwaves not only affect humans but also animals. Due to the temperatures increasing rapidly, it’s difficult for the animals to grasp all the changes. Drought-like conditions are increased temperatures that have resulted in wildfires, which result in the death of many wildlife animals. Heat can dry up rivers and plants, which are a source of food and water for animals. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, an estimated 80 per cent of the shrub-steppe has been lost. While researchers estimate that more than a billion marine animals along the coast were killed by extreme temperatures in Pacific Northwest. Rabbits, cattle and stationary organisms are at a higher risk. Watch | Severe storms wreak havoc in South US, government buildings and houses destroyed Florida, Ohio, Chicago, Kansas, Texas, Georgia are majorly affected According to statesatrisk.org, Florida currently has an average of 25 dangerous heatwaves each year. The temperature may go the to upper 90s and the heat indices near 110 degrees this week. A heat advisory is already in effect for the state of Florida. In Ohio, Kansas and Chicago as well an excessive heat warning is in effect. The temperature is expected to rise between 100 to 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago is also one of the worst affected states. Texas has broken the power demand record during the heat wave. Georgia officials have also raised health concerns over heat waves. According to a report it currently averages about 20 dangerous heat days a year. When will the heatwave end? As of now, no information is given by the respected departments and officials about the end of the heatwave. However, last year's temperature dipped gradually for some weeks. Causes of the heatwave Many experts have already said about the linkage of the heatwave with climate change. Due to increased global warming, and pollution, the earth is getting warmer day by day. They have also pointed out the importance to take necessary steps to protect our environment, in order to prevent future problems. We can easily see with the adverse climate conditions in the US as well as other parts of the world, including Spain, India, etc. that there is an urgent need to take necessary steps for environmental protection. Along with the heatwaves, the US is also suffering from other climate-related catastrophes. Everyone hopes that the conditions get better soon. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Standard & Poor plunged more than 20% from its high in January as US stocks entered bear market territory. Is a recession now inevitable in the US? How will a US slowdown affect the world? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

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US President Joe Biden will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saudi Trip in July. This is Biden's first visit to West Asia as President. Meanwhile US State department said human rights is always on the table.

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The United States is facing the consequences of climate change. US is battling raging floods, devastating fires, powerful thunderstorms and a dangerous heatwave. All these climate-related catastrophes are affecting a third of the country's population.

Heatwaves, floods, wildfires and thunderstorms across US

US President Joe Biden said that temporary silos would be built on Ukrainian borders to unlock blocked Ukrainian grains. Grains will be then loaded onto EU freight cars and ships.

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US suffers from a series of climate-related catastrophes

As tensions continue to simmer between Beijing and Washington the US national security adviser Jake Sullivan and the Chinese top diplomat Yang Jiechi held a candid meeting on Monday to discuss an area of issues concerning both the nations the talks mainly focused on Beijing's veto move.

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Floods have wreaked havoc in the United States' Gardiner. Yellowstone national park has been closed for the first time in 34 years due to floods.

Yellowstone national park closed for the first time in 34 years due to floods

The first meeting of the India, Israel, US and UAE leaders' summit will take place next month during President Biden's in person visit to Israel. The US President will be in West Asia from July 13th to July 16th with stops in Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia. The new grouping of the 4 countries is known as I2U2 with I standing for India, Israel and U for US, UAE. The grouping is sometime referred to as the West Asian Quad.

A senior US administration official said, "President will hold a virtual summit with the I2U2 heads of state for discussions of the food security crisis and other areas of cooperation across hemispheres where UAE and Israel serve as important innovation hubs". The official added, "President looks forward to this unique engagement with Prime Minister Bennett of Israel, with Prime Minister Modi of India, and President Mohammed bin Zayed of the UAE.'

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So far, the I2U2 has met only at foreign minister's level. The first meet took place during EAM Jaishankar's Israel visit in October of last year. During that visit, United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and US Secretary of state Antony Blinken joined virtually while Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Indian EAM were together in person. One of the key focus areas of the grouping has been issues like trade, climate, and maritime security.

The Quad meeting is seen as one of the key dividends of the Abraham accords that saw the normalization of ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. UAE was the first country in the Persian Gulf to normalize ties with Israel.&nbsp;India has strong ties with both Israel and UAE in West Asia and since the accords were signed, they have worked in a trilateral arrangement. PM Modi will be traveling to UAE later this month as part 2 nation visit, which includes his visit to Germany.

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The summit level meet of West Asian Quad comes even as the Quad between US, India, Japan and Australia has seen increased engagement. Last month Quad met for the 2nd&nbsp;time in-person in Tokyo. While the first in person meet took place in Washington in 2021, Australia will hold Quad summit in 2023, followed by India in 2024.

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The first meeting of the India, Israel, US and UAE leaders' summit will take place next month during President Biden's in person visit to Israel. The US President will be in West Asia from July 13th to July 16th with stops in Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia. The new grouping of the 4 countries is known as I2U2 with I standing for India, Israel and U for US, UAE. The grouping is sometime referred to as the West Asian Quad. A senior US administration official said, "President will hold a virtual summit with the I2U2 heads of state for discussions of the food security crisis and other areas of cooperation across hemispheres where UAE and Israel serve as important innovation hubs". The official added, "President looks forward to this unique engagement with Prime Minister Bennett of Israel, with Prime Minister Modi of India, and President Mohammed bin Zayed of the UAE.' Also read | WHO to hold meeting over declaring monkeypox an international health emergency So far, the I2U2 has met only at foreign minister's level. The first meet took place during EAM Jaishankar's Israel visit in October of last year. During that visit, United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and US Secretary of state Antony Blinken joined virtually while Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Indian EAM were together in person. One of the key focus areas of the grouping has been issues like trade, climate, and maritime security. The Quad meeting is seen as one of the key dividends of the Abraham accords that saw the normalization of ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. UAE was the first country in the Persian Gulf to normalize ties with Israel. India has strong ties with both Israel and UAE in West Asia and since the accords were signed, they have worked in a trilateral arrangement. PM Modi will be traveling to UAE later this month as part 2 nation visit, which includes his visit to Germany. Also read | Indian PM Modi directs govt depts for 1 million recruitments in next 1.5 years The summit level meet of West Asian Quad comes even as the Quad between US, India, Japan and Australia has seen increased engagement. Last month Quad met for the 2nd time in-person in Tokyo. While the first in person meet took place in Washington in 2021, Australia will hold Quad summit in 2023, followed by India in 2024. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US President Joe Biden will make history next month with a direct flight between Israel and Saudi Arabia where he will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Molly Gambhir decodes Washington's foreign policy pivot on WION Fineprint

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A bear market is growling on Wall Street. S&P 500 has confirmed the presence of a bear market. Inflation fears are dragging S&P 500 into a bear market.

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Former US President Donald Trump released a 12-page rant on January 6 hearing. He also called the Biden administration a 'disaster' as he slammed the committee.

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Life imitates art but sometimes in a way that makes us say 'Nope!' and run away. Artistic freedom may afford space for an author for his/her musings but if it becomes a blue-print for a real-world crime, it's time to nab the criminal. An author in US who wrote 'How to murder your husband' and actually killed her real-life husband has been served poetic justice of sorts and has been sentenced to life in jail.

Nancy Crampton Brophy (71), the convict, will not even be eligible for first 25 years of her prison sentence. A judge in USA's northwestern state of Oregon handed the sentence to the author.

The trial went on for a month. It was heard during the trial how the author used a gun (bought on eBay) to kill her husband Daniel Brophy in order to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars in life insurance.

The weapon was bought by Nancy Crampton Brophy as research for her new novel. The gun has not been found.

Chef Daniel Brophy, her husband, &nbsp;was found on the floor of a classroom in a now-defunct culinary institute where he worked, in June 2018. He had been shot twice. His wife was seen driving in the area in a CCTV footage at the time of the murder.

The author has written a series of novels titled &nbsp;"Wrong Never Felt So Right". Some of the novels in this series include "The Wrong Husband" and "The Wrong Lover".

Nancy Crampton Brophy claimed that she had no memory of being present at the crime seen. About CCTV footage, she said tha she would have been in the neighborhood trying to get inspiration for a new work of fiction.

Crampton Brophy, whose lawyers said last month they would appeal the verdict, denied the murder, insisting that years of financial struggle were behind the couple and that she had no reason to kill her husband.

"Where is the motivation? I would ask you," Crampton Brophy said as she sparred with the prosecutor during her trial.

"An editor would laugh and say, 'I think you need to work harder on this story, you have a big hole in it.'"

Her blog post "How to kill your husband," which is still readily available online, discusses methods and motivations for dispatching an unwanted spouse.

These include financial gain and the use of a firearm, although it notes guns are "loud, messy, require some skill."

"But the thing I know about murder is that every one of us have it in him/her when pushed far enough," the essay says.

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Life imitates art but sometimes in a way that makes us say 'Nope!' and run away. Artistic freedom may afford space for an author for his/her musings but if it becomes a blue-print for a real-world crime, it's time to nab the criminal. An author in US who wrote 'How to murder your husband' and actually killed her real-life husband has been served poetic justice of sorts and has been sentenced to life in jail. Nancy Crampton Brophy (71), the convict, will not even be eligible for first 25 years of her prison sentence. A judge in USA's northwestern state of Oregon handed the sentence to the author. The trial went on for a month. It was heard during the trial how the author used a gun (bought on eBay) to kill her husband Daniel Brophy in order to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars in life insurance. The weapon was bought by Nancy Crampton Brophy as research for her new novel. The gun has not been found. Chef Daniel Brophy, her husband, was found on the floor of a classroom in a now-defunct culinary institute where he worked, in June 2018. He had been shot twice. His wife was seen driving in the area in a CCTV footage at the time of the murder. The author has written a series of novels titled "Wrong Never Felt So Right". Some of the novels in this series include "The Wrong Husband" and "The Wrong Lover". Nancy Crampton Brophy claimed that she had no memory of being present at the crime seen. About CCTV footage, she said tha she would have been in the neighborhood trying to get inspiration for a new work of fiction. Crampton Brophy, whose lawyers said last month they would appeal the verdict, denied the murder, insisting that years of financial struggle were behind the couple and that she had no reason to kill her husband. "Where is the motivation? I would ask you," Crampton Brophy said as she sparred with the prosecutor during her trial. "An editor would laugh and say, 'I think you need to work harder on this story, you have a big hole in it.'" Her blog post "How to kill your husband," which is still readily available online, discusses methods and motivations for dispatching an unwanted spouse. These include financial gain and the use of a firearm, although it notes guns are "loud, messy, require some skill." "But the thing I know about murder is that every one of us have it in him/her when pushed far enough," the essay says. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Deadly heatwave has gripped the US Southwest. Wildfires rage in Arizona, California fueled by the severe heatwave. Windy conditions have complicated the containment efforts.

Deadly heatwave grips US Southwest: Heatwave fuels massive wildfires in Arizona, California

In the last three weeks, a man in the US has been nabbed by the authorities for the third time. No, he is not a hardcore criminal. The only crime he has committed is that he had several feeding trays for birds in his front lawn in Sodus Point, New York. The man, 71-year-old Donald Antal, seems to have placed nearly two dozen feeders on his property. Several neighbours seem to have complained against this violation of the Sodus Point village’s local ordinance 57-6B (1), as per local media reports.&nbsp;The man has committed violation of local codes repeatedly. In the feeding trays in his yard, Antal places bird seeds and peanuts, which attracts a lot of birds, as per Office of Wayne County Sheriff. &nbsp;&nbsp;

According to the local laws, every household is allowed to have two feeders. They also have to be elevated at least five feet off the ground, an ABC-affiliate 13WHAM report said. &nbsp;

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Earlier, Antal was charged with feeding wildlife unlawfully and released on an appearance ticket. The incident has sparked outrage in social media. Several netizens are questioning Antal’s arrest. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"Finally found something the cops are good for; Arresting senior citizens for having too many bird feeders," a user said on a forum on Reddit while discussing Antal's arrest. &nbsp;

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In the last three weeks, a man in the US has been nabbed by the authorities for the third time. No, he is not a hardcore criminal. The only crime he has committed is that he had several feeding trays for birds in his front lawn in Sodus Point, New York. The man, 71-year-old Donald Antal, seems to have placed nearly two dozen feeders on his property. Several neighbours seem to have complained against this violation of the Sodus Point village’s local ordinance 57-6B (1), as per local media reports. The man has committed violation of local codes repeatedly. In the feeding trays in his yard, Antal places bird seeds and peanuts, which attracts a lot of birds, as per Office of Wayne County Sheriff. According to the local laws, every household is allowed to have two feeders. They also have to be elevated at least five feet off the ground, an ABC-affiliate 13WHAM report said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE Earlier, Antal was charged with feeding wildlife unlawfully and released on an appearance ticket. The incident has sparked outrage in social media. Several netizens are questioning Antal’s arrest. "Finally found something the cops are good for; Arresting senior citizens for having too many bird feeders," a user said on a forum on Reddit while discussing Antal's arrest. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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The House January 6 committee will gather for its second hearing this month which will focus primarily on former President Donald Trump's voter fraud claims, the house panel will hear testimonies from live witnesses including Trump's campaign manager.

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After years of deadly gun violence of protests and appeals it seems as if America will soon get its first significant if narrowed gun safety laws. US senators have created a cross-party framework on gun safety

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Days after US inflation touched a 40-year high, Asian stocks sank today morning. Bond yields have ticked higher. Red hot US inflation reignited worries about even more aggressive federal policy.

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Amid the ongoing stalemate over Iran nuclear deal and US sanctions, Iran's currency Rial's value has dropped to a new low. The price of basic commodities reaches a record high.

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Key senators announced a new gun law outline in the United States. 20 Bipartisan senators have announced the new proposals. New agreement aimed to curb gun violence and provide funding for mental health.

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Record temperatures were registered on Saturday (June 11) in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver and Death Valley in the US. The southwestern states of the country are in the grips of a potentially deadly heatwave. It is predicted that the temperatures may hit 47 degrees celsius (117 Fahrenheit) in coming days.

National Weather Service in Phoenix said that the temperature hit 114 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celsius). This equated the record set in 1918.''

In Colorado, a temperature of 100 F (38 C) was recorded in Denver. This was equal to a record set in 2013.

In Death Valley, California, temperature hit 122 F (50 C) on June 11.

While the region usually heats up at this time of year, forecasters warned it would be considerably hotter than average.

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The World Health Organization says excessive heat stresses the body, and increases the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular disease.

"Heatwaves can acutely impact large populations for short periods of time, often trigger public health emergencies, and result in excess mortality, and cascading socioeconomic impacts," the WHO says on its website.

Heatwaves and temperature variations are a natural part of the climate, but scientists say human-caused global warming is creating a greater number of extreme events, sometimes with devastating consequences.

In June last year a "heat dome" sat over the western United States and Canada.

The intense temperatures and worst-in-a-millennium drought gripping the region led to numerous fires.

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Record temperatures were registered on Saturday (June 11) in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver and Death Valley in the US. The southwestern states of the country are in the grips of a potentially deadly heatwave. It is predicted that the temperatures may hit 47 degrees celsius (117 Fahrenheit) in coming days. National Weather Service in Phoenix said that the temperature hit 114 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celsius). This equated the record set in 1918.'' In Colorado, a temperature of 100 F (38 C) was recorded in Denver. This was equal to a record set in 2013. In Death Valley, California, temperature hit 122 F (50 C) on June 11. While the region usually heats up at this time of year, forecasters warned it would be considerably hotter than average. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can be exceedingly dangerous for humans. The World Health Organization says excessive heat stresses the body, and increases the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular disease. "Heatwaves can acutely impact large populations for short periods of time, often trigger public health emergencies, and result in excess mortality, and cascading socioeconomic impacts," the WHO says on its website. Heatwaves and temperature variations are a natural part of the climate, but scientists say human-caused global warming is creating a greater number of extreme events, sometimes with devastating consequences. In June last year a "heat dome" sat over the western United States and Canada. The intense temperatures and worst-in-a-millennium drought gripping the region led to numerous fires. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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