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Heat, drought and rainfall extremes expanding across India; northwest emerging as heat hotspot: Study
India faces increasing extreme weather events, a new study reveals. Northwest India shows the steepest rise in daytime temperatures and heatwaves. South peninsular India experiences a strong drought trend, affecting over forty percent. Northeast India sees intense rainfall and prolonged dry spells. Nighttime temperatures show a slight cooling trend, which requires further investigation.
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