Pune, Apr 24 ( UNI) A severe heatwave has engulfed more than half of the states across India, with temperatures ranging between 40degC and 45degC in several cities of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra.On Wednesday, Wardha in Maharashtra and Jharsuguda in Odisha recorded a high of 44.6degC in the afternoon, marking the highest temperatures in the country.On Thursday, at least 16 cities across India reported temperatures exceeding 43degC, intensifying concerns over public health and safety.In response to the rising heat, the Odisha government has decided to halt census-related activities during peak afternoon hours. Officials and field workers will avoid door-to-door visits between 11 am an...