Overview

• At least 33 polling staff in Uttar Pradesh died from heatstroke on the last day of voting.
• Temperatures reached up to 46.9°C in some areas, exacerbating the situation.
• One voter also died after collapsing while waiting in line to vote.
• Families of the deceased will receive monetary compensation of 1.5 million rupees each.
• Experts link the increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves to climate change.