Eleven Die of Heatstroke at Public Event in India

people died from sunstroke at an outdoor government awards ceremony near Mumbai.
Hundreds fell ill due to high heat and humidity at the crowded event, with 50 hospitalized.
The maximum temperature reached 38 degrees Celsius at the afternoon event, which was attended by senior government officials including India's home affairs minister.
Heatwaves have caused over 6,500 deaths in India since 2010, and scientists say they are intensifying due to climate change.
India experiences dangerous heat waves, with the hottest weather usually from March through May.