Since 1992, more than 22,000 people have died in India as a result of exposure to extreme heat.

A document released by the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) confirms the statement.

A document released by the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) confirms the statement.The India Meteorological Department(IMD) stated that India is currently in the midst of a heatwave that has seen temperatures exceed 45°C in some parts of the country. According to the National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA), an increase in heat deaths has been seen in India over the last two decades. Since 1992, there have been more than 22,000 deaths due to severe heat waves. It is consistent with the data published by Prevention Wed and a report published by The Wire.

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