Erode sizzles at 40°C as heat wave disrupts daily life, campaigning and livelihoods

Most parts of the territory are reeling nether an aggravated vigor wave, with temperatures already touching 40 degrees Celsius and humidity levels rising steadily, making regular beingness progressively difficult. The scorching conditions are affecting radical from each walks of life, including traders and governmental campaigners, who are struggling to proceed their activities nether the relentless sun.

With conscionable a week near for campaigning to extremity up of the April 23 Assembly election, governmental parties are besides uncovering it hard to widen their run hours to scope the remaining voters, arsenic the aggravated vigor restricts outdoor activities during the day.