India records 40,000 heatstroke cases as deadly heatwave spell continues; MP, Delhi worst hit
In MP alone, more than 5,200 heat-related cases were reported
India recorded more than 40,000 cases of suspected heatstroke this summer and at least 100 people were reported dead owing to a prolonged spell of heatwave, according to authorities. Health ministry data showed at least 110 people died between March 1 and June 18 as northwest and eastern regions were battered by twice the usual number of heatwave days. The union government has directed federal and state institutions to ensure "immediate attention" to patients. Delhi, where water and power crises have exacerbated people's woes, has also asked hospitals to make more beds available. Weather department officials say the temperatures will hover at above-normal temperatures throughout June.
Madhya Pradesh, Delhi worst hit
Among all, the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh (MP) and capital Delhi were the worst hit by the heatwave spell. In MP alone, more than 5,200 such cases were reported. Rajasthan also saw 4,300 heat-related cases whereas at least 20 deaths have been reported from Delhi alone. Adjoining Noida has also reported 14 deaths so far.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday (Jun 19) reviewed the preparedness of hospitals across the country. "Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed the heatwave situation across the country and preparedness of hospitals to deal with heatwave with senior officials of the Health Ministry, here today," as per a press release.
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The heat situation has worsened over the years due to human-driven climate change, experts conclude. North India braved one of the longest heatwave spells ever this summer, with mercury almost touching 50 degrees Celsius.
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According to Kartick Satyanarayan, co-founder and CEO of the non-profit Wildlife SOS, “During the ongoing heatwave, most bird rescue calls that we receive are due to birds falling from the skies.”
“In the past two weeks, Wildlife SOS has been receiving more than 35-40 rescue calls daily, in and around Delhi-National Capital Region. Most of the calls include bird rescue requests,” he said.
(With inputs from agencies)