El calor implacable ha matado a mas de 550 personas en Andra Pradesh desde el 13 de mayo, informo el vicepremier estatal

El calor implacable ha matado a mas de 550 personas en Andra Pradesh desde el 13 de mayo, informo el vicepremier estatal

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A severe heatwave in India has resulted in approximately 550 deaths, with temperatures reaching up to 47 degrees Celsius in some areas. The southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are the most affected, and temperatures are expected to rise further. In New Delhi, temperatures hit 45 degrees, leading to empty streets and people seeking ways to stay cool. The majority of deaths have occurred among construction workers, the elderly, and the homeless.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many people have died in India due to the heatwave?

750

650

550

450

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which regions in India are reported to be the most affected by the heatwave?

Eastern states

Northern states

Western states

Southern states

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the recorded temperature in New Delhi during the heatwave?

45 degrees

44 degrees

43 degrees

42 degrees

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are children coping with the heatwave in India?

Wearing light clothes

Staying indoors

Using air conditioners

Jumping in lagoons

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which groups are most affected by the heatwave in India?

Students

Office workers

Construction workers and the homeless

Tourists