Red alert extended to 8 districts of West Bengal as severe heatwaves expected to continue
epa11310086 An Indian man drinks water during a hot afternoon in Kolkata, eastern India, 30 April 2024. Heatwave red alert has been extended by the state government as it continues non-stop across Bengal. The summer or pre-monsoon season lasts from March to July in eastern India with the highest day temperatures ranging from 38 to 45 degrees Celsius. EPA/PIYAL ADHIKARY
