Heatwave takes a toll but no data on deaths

The disaster management division of the home ministry usually keeps a record of deaths and losses related to extreme weather events.

In April, east and southeast peninsular India saw an intense spell of humid heat (between April 5 and 7), and Odisha and West Bengal, one between April 15 and 30, which expanded over days to Bihar, Jharkhand and south peninsular India.

A policeman drinks water on a hot summer day, in Lucknow, on May 22. (PTI)

In May, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal and parts of peninsular India saw an intense spell of heat (between May 1 and 7), Rajasthan, between May 16 and 26, with nine to 12 days that were classified either a heatwave