Heatwave in India raises fears of adverse impact on voter turnout in ongoing general election

India is in the midst of a seven-phase general election, with four of the remaining five phases taking place in May. PHOTO: REUTERS
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NEW DELHI – India is battling a record heatwave as millions of people vote in its ongoing general election, raising concerns that the scorching temperatures will adversely impact voter turnout.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that temperatures would remain high through most of May, when most of the country will vote.

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