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At least 16 dead in Telangana due to suspected heatstroke as temperatures soar; ₹4 lakh ex gratia announced

At least 16 dead in Telangana due to suspected heatstroke as temperatures soar; ₹4 lakh ex gratia announced

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At least 16 people have died due to suspected heat stroke across seven districts in Telangana this summer season to date, while no deaths were reported in the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh though 319 cases of sunstroke were reported in that state, officials aware of the matter said on Saturday. A man rides a bicycle fitted with a makeshift canopy on a hot summer day in Hyderabad, Telangana. (PTI) At a review meeting held by state revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Saturday, the officials informed him about the deaths in the seven districts. Also Read: Heat wave likely to continue over central India till month end: IMD “Jayashankar Bhupalpally district reported four deaths, while Warangal Urban, Karimnagar and Nizamabad districts recorded three deaths each. One death each was reported from Jogulamba Gadwal, Rangareddy and Suryapet districts,” an official statement from the minister’s office said. An official, however, said on condition of anonymity that unconfirmed reports from various districts indicated that 34 people died of sunstroke till Friday. “However, the district authorities have not confirmed whether …

97 of world’s 100 hottest cities in India as brutal heatwave pushes temperatures past 45°C

97 of world’s 100 hottest cities in India as brutal heatwave pushes temperatures past 45°C

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97 of the world’s 100 hottest cities on Friday afternoon were in India, as a brutal heatwave tightened its grip across northern, central and eastern parts of the country, pushing temperatures well above 45 degrees Celsius by noon. Women cover themselves with scarves to beat the scorching heat, in Kanpur on Thursday. (Pintu Verma) According to AQI.in, the global top-100 hottest cities list at 2:50 pm IST were overwhelmingly dominated by Indian cities, with Balangir in Odisha emerging as the hottest location at 48°C. Also Read | Warmest night in 14 yrs, power demand to touch 9,000 MW: How Delhi summer is already breaking records 97 out of 100 hottest cities in the world in India It was followed by Sasaram in Bihar at 48°C and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh at 47°C. Humidity levels in several cities hovered between 6 and 8 per cent, placing conditions in the “extreme hot” category. The only exceptions in the top-100 list were three cities in Nepal – Dhangadhi, ranked 23rd, Nepalgunj at 34th, and Lumbini Sanskritik at 76th …

Over 31 NCC cadets hospitalised amid heatwave at Jabalpur training camp

Over 31 NCC cadets hospitalised amid heatwave at Jabalpur training camp

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The cadets experienced symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness and semi-consciousness, prompting immediate hospitalisation. Health officials said the primary cause appears to be heatstroke linked to extreme temperatures and strenuous outdoor activities Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Deadly heatwave across state, experts warn of health risks

Deadly heatwave across state, experts warn of health risks

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Maharashtra is reeling under an intense heatwave, with 12 heatstroke deaths reported on Tuesday alone, pushing the cumulative toll to 67 till April 28. Nandurbar has emerged as the worst-affected district, accounting for 15 cases. State health department data shows Nandurbar reported the highest cases (15), followed by Nashik (7) and Gadchiroli (6). Parbhani and Ratnagiri reported four cases each, while most districts logged one to two cases, indicating a scattered but statewide impact. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Two teachers engaged in Census work die of ‘heatstroke’ in 2 days| India News

Two teachers engaged in Census work die of ‘heatstroke’ in 2 days| India News

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Bhubaneswar/Baripada, Two school teachers engaged in Census work died in two days allegedly due to sunstroke in separate incidents in Odisha, officials said on Monday. Odisha: Two teachers engaged in Census work die of ‘heatstroke’ in 2 days The incidents occurred in Mayurbhanj and Sundargarh districts, where the temperature has reached over 37 degrees Celsius. This is the third such incident in the state. A report from Betanati in Mayurbhanj district said that Rajkapur Hembram, a teacher of Baidyanath High School under Betnoti block, died on Sunday evening while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Baripada. He was taken to the medical facility after he was unconscious on his return from the door-to-door survey for the census, his nephew Laxmikant Hembram said. Mamata Das, the headmistress of the school, said, “Rajkapur Hembram complained of discomfort after returning from census work. He was admitted to the hospital and died. He was assigned three villages for census enumeration”. The deceased teacher’s family members alleged that he had earlier informed colleagues about pressure from authorities to continue census …

Avoid Work 12–3 PM, Wear Light Clothes to Prevent Heatstroke

Avoid Work 12–3 PM, Wear Light Clothes to Prevent Heatstroke

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3 min readApr 17, 2026 07:28 PM IST With day temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius, the Pune civic body has urged labourers working in various civic departments to avoid wearing dark clothes and working between 12 pm and 3 pm in the open to avoid heatstroke. There are around 7,000 civic employees who work in the field and 5,000 labourers. They mainly work in the solid waste management department, drainage department, garden department, road department, water supply department, security department, health department, market maintenance department, traffic and transport department. “This year the heat is very intense in the city, which is likely to have an adverse impact on the health of labourers and on-field staff of PMC or those working for PMC. Thus, it is necessary to take preventive measures to avoid any untoward incident,” said Nitin Kenjale, chief labour officer, PMC. He said the civic departments have been instructed to provide safety materials and shades near the site of civic works in the open and drinking water supply for workers in the field. The …

From Telangana To Bihar: These States Offer Compensation For Heatstroke Deaths | New-delhi-news News

From Telangana To Bihar: These States Offer Compensation For Heatstroke Deaths | New-delhi-news News

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Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 09:30 IST As heatwave intensifies across several regions, only a few states provide compensation for heatstroke deaths. Here’s a look at where families of victims are eligible for relief. As extreme heat intensifies across several regions, the support available to heatstroke-affected families has increasingly come under scrutiny. (AI Image) Summer is just beginning to set in in India, but already many states are witnessing scorching temperatures. Over the last week, severe heatwave conditions prevailed in several area of Gujarat’s Saurashtra and Kutch regions and in parts of Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region. Most places in Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi recorded maximum temperatures more than 5.1 degree Celsius above normal, while large parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Konkan and Goa, Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh are also seeing significantly higher temperatures. The IMD also reported unusually high maximum temperatures in parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The department had earlier warned that the country could experience more heatwave days than usual between March and May this year. …

Temperatures In Bengaluru Hit 30 C As IMD Warns Of Intense Heat In Karnataka, Issues Advisory For Summer | Bengaluru-news News

Temperatures In Bengaluru Hit 30 C As IMD Warns Of Intense Heat In Karnataka, Issues Advisory For Summer | Bengaluru-news News

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Last Updated:March 04, 2026, 11:19 IST Bengaluru, the state’s capital renowned for its typically pleasant climate, the maximum temperatures have already climbed upto 30 degrees in February 2026 In a recent advisory, the IMD forecast that maximum temperatures are likely to remain above normal across most parts of Karnataka throughout the three-month period. (Image: Getty) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a timely advisory urging residents of Karnataka to take precautions against expected heatwave conditions during the upcoming summer season, spanning March to May 2026. This warning comes amid signs of an early onset of warmer weather in the state. In Bengaluru, the state’s capital renowned for its typically pleasant climate, maximum temperatures have already climbed noticeably in February 2026. Since 21 February, readings have consistently exceeded 30 degrees Celsius, peaking at 32.8 degrees Celsius on 23 February, with other days recording 32.4 degrees on 22 February, 31.1 degrees on 24 February, and 31.6 degrees on 25 February. Such levels mark a departure from the usual February norms and signal the potential for intensified …

Pedro Pascal and Alexander Skarsgård’s quick lil Cannes ‘smooch’ has the internet going through a collective heatstroke

Pedro Pascal and Alexander Skarsgård’s quick lil Cannes ‘smooch’ has the internet going through a collective heatstroke

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May 21, 2025 04:12 PM IST Pedro Pascal is really a gift that never stops giving. Add the hot, blonde Alexander Skarsgård and a quick ‘smooch’ (?!) to the mix and there’s no losing Given the soaring temperatures outside, something so steamy with a several sides of vocal fantasy, may, not have been the need of the hour for the ever-online brigade. But, with Pedro Pascal front and centre, with Swedish hottie (and also very talented, don’t get us wrong) Alexander Skarsgård LITERALLY taking charge…everyone may be dry heaving, but no one’s really complaining. Pedro Pascal and Alexander Skarsgard’s little moment at Cannes has the internet going through a collective heatstroke The Alexander-led Pillion premiered at Cannes yesterday with the theatre rising to its feet for a very well-earned 7-minute standing ovation. And yes, the focus was on the film. But no more. In fact, Pillion may just go down in the annals of pop culture for this exact moment. The clip in question shows Pedro and Alexander in a tight embrace. As they pull …

Heatwave grips Delhi: Govt instals 3,000 water coolers, sets up heatstroke wards in hospitals

Heatwave grips Delhi: Govt instals 3,000 water coolers, sets up heatstroke wards in hospitals

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Heatwave grips Delhi: The action plan, aimed at combating the effects of rising temperatures, was launched at an event on Monday by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also inaugurated three Cool Roof pilot projects in the city. New Delhi: As a heatwave gripped the national capital, the Delhi government has prepared action plan with installing 3,000 water coolers and setting up heatstroke wards in hospitals. An early warning system for heatwaves, green roofs at bus stops, deployment of ‘Aapda Mitra’ volunteers are among the key measures outlined in the Delhi Heat Action Plan 2025. CM Rekha Gupta launches heatwave action plan The action plan, aimed at combating the effects of rising temperatures, was launched at an event on Monday by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also inaugurated three Cool Roof pilot projects in the city. “Our mission is to make Delhi heat-resilient, protect lives and make every season livable for its residents,” the chief minister said. Gupta virtually inaugurated three Cool Roof pilot projects at Kashmere Gate, Anand Vihar, and the Delhi Secretariat, adding that …