India election: How fierce heatwave is impacting voter turnout | BBC News

Northern India, including its capital Delhi, is reeling under a fierce heatwave with temperatures soaring above 45C over the weekend.

Authorities have closed some schools and the central bank has warned the heat could pose a risk to food inflation.

The searing temperatures come as India holds its general election, the results of which will be declared on 4 June.

However, the extreme weather is disrupting polls turnout, with numbers impacted and election authorities extending the voting window.

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