Maharashtra is experiencing severe heat conditions, with temperatures rising up to 42°C since March. The intense summer heat has already led to two confirmed deaths due to heatstroke in the state, along with six suspected deaths.
According to a report from the state health department, 226 cases of heat-related illnesses have been recorded over the past two and a half months. On May 19 alone, 10 new cases of heatstroke were reported.
Health officials noted that rising global temperatures are contributing to an increase in heat-related illnesses, making heatstroke a serious medical concern. When the body temperature rises above 40°C, it becomes difficult for the body to regulate heat, which can become life-threatening.
Between March 1 and May 19, Maharashtra recorded a total of 226 heatstroke cases. Of these, 2 people died due to confirmed heatstroke, while 6 deaths are still under suspicion.
District-wise data shows the highest number of cases in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) with 41 cases, followed by Nandurbar (24), Nashik (19), Buldhana (17), and Amravati (16). Notably, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation area has not reported any heatstroke cases or deaths so far.
Meteorological forecasts indicate that dry and hot winds are likely to continue across several states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha over the next week. Maximum temperatures in some regions may exceed 45°C.
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