Photos show India sweltering under a severe heat wave

A severe heat wave is gripping large parts of India, emptying roads and markets in the afternoons. Forecasters say high temperatures are likely to persist across several northern regions in the coming days, creating a mild near-term economic and consumer activity headwind.

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A severe heat wave is gripping large parts of India, emptying roads and markets in the afternoons. Forecasters say high temperatures are likely to persist across several northern regions in the coming days, creating a mild near-term economic and consumer activity headwind.