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Americans swelter in extreme temperatures amid persistent heat wave in the US
On Saturday, Raleigh, North Carolina, reached an all-time record high of 106 degrees F (41.1 C), with a maximum heat index of 118 F (47.7 C)

Heavy rain likely over northwest and east India: IMD
Isolated very heavy rainfall is likely over Jammu and Himachal Pradesh on July 5; over Uttarakhand till July 7; Punjab on July 5 and Uttar Pradesh on July 5 and 6

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.

Congress reacts to Sam Pitroda's remark as BJP calls it ‘racist’, targets Rahul
Jairam Ramesh said, “The analogies drawn by Mr. Sam Pitroda to illustrate India's diversity are most unfortunate and unacceptable."

Navratri processions with boom boxes keep Delhi residents awake late at night
Delhi Police disallows the use of loudspeakers between 10pm and 6am, with strict caps on volume levels, especially in residential areas.
