Kerala faces hot and humid weather due to summer drought
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 06:54 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Kerala is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 40.1°C in Palakkad, according to IMD data. Reuters reports that the state is facing a severe drought, while The Hindu states that summer showers have remained scanty.
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