A commuter drinks water on a hot afternoon in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work

by The Associated Press May 21, 2026

written by The Associated Press May 21, 2026

By Shonal Ganguly And Sheikh Saaliq NEW DELHI (AP) — Roads and markets have emptied during afternoons and some farmers have switched to nighttime work to avoid scorching temperatures as a heat wave grips large parts of India. The India Meteorological Department forecast maximum temperature...

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