Protesting Indian farmers endure severe heatwave – video

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​Hundreds of Indian farmers who have been camping for more than 100 days between the Punjab and Haryana states to demand better prices for their crops have been enduring a savage heat wave sweeping swathes of northern India. Temperatures in Delhi, not far from the protest, have hit a record high of 49.9C (121.8F), as authorities warned of water shortages in the capitalDelhi temperature hits 49.9C as India’s capital records hottest dayRecord breaking heat hits Delhi – in pictures Continue reading… 

Hundreds of Indian farmers who have been camping for more than 100 days between the Punjab and Haryana states to demand better prices for their crops have been enduring a savage heat wave sweeping swathes of northern India.

Temperatures in Delhi, not far from the protest, have hit a record high of 49.9C (121.8F), as authorities warned of water shortages in the capital

Delhi temperature hits 49.9C as India’s capital records hottest day

Record breaking heat hits Delhi – in pictures

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