India saw nearly 25,000 cases of suspected heatstroke and 56 people lost their lives after several heatwave days across the country from March-May, local media reported, citing government data.

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1. India saw nearly 25,000 cases of suspected heatstroke and 56 people lost their lives after several heatwave days across the country from March-May, local media reported, citing government data.

   May has been a particularly bad month for the region, with temperature in capital Delhi and nearby state of Rajasthan touching 50 degrees Celsius.

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   In a contrast, parts of eastern India have been reeling under the impact of cyclone Remal. Heavy rain in the north eastern state of Assam has killed 14 people since Tuesday.

   In the island nation of Sri Lanka, at least 15 people have died due to flooding and landslides after heavy monsoon rain lashed the region, the country’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said on Sunday