Heat wave kills 56 in India, cyclone impacts eastern regions
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A heat wave in India caused 56 deaths and nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases from March to May. Meanwhile, cyclone Remal affected eastern India. Heavy rain in Assam killed 14, and flooding in Sri Lanka claimed 15 lives. Human-driven climate change worsened the hot summer. In May, 46 heat-related deaths were reported. The weather office predicts relief with the early arrival of monsoon in Kerala.