Indian Summer 2024 Heat Wave. Temperatures in at least 37 cities exceeded 45ºc, with warnings of a “very high. Indian voters are battling sweltering conditions to take part in the world’s biggest election as a severe heat wave hits parts of the country and authorities forecast.

Its ongoing heatwave, the longest ever, and one that saw a marathon election held, has, at last count, seen 143 recorded deaths and close to 42,000 people. Over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases have been reported due to the relentless heat.