Churu sizzles at 48 degrees as mercury soars in Rajasthan

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  • Published On: May 20, 2011
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As the heat wave intensifies over most of North India, Churu in Rajasthan, where the temperature has soared above 48 degrees, is one of the hottest places in the country. Called the gateway to the Thar Desert, Churu has the misery of battling extreme temperatures through the year - the lowest in winter and the highest during summer. NDTV finds out how people in Churu are looking for ways to beat the heat.

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