Report studied 24 cities with focus on Chennai, New Delhi, among others. Timely adaptation can avert billions of dollars of annual losses from weather-related shocks, it adds.
What is heat exhaustion? Can heat affect vital organs? How can you manage heatstrokes? ThePrint explains how the human body reacts to change in ambient temperature.
West Bengal registered highest number of heat stroke deaths at 102, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. MP reported the highest number of heat stroke cases at 12,765.
Before rain brought respite, doctors say surge in number of patients with heatstroke & heat exhaustion put unparalleled pressure on hospitals' resources, with most needing intensive care.
As many as 40,211 heat stroke cases & 110 deaths have been registered between 1 March & 18 June, according to National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
At 14, Madhya Pradesh reports highest number of deaths due to heat-related illnesses, followed by Maharashtra at 11. MP also recorded most suspected heat stroke cases at 6,584.
Delhi's lieutenant governor on Wednesday directed the government to ensure measures were taken to protect labourers by providing water and shaded areas at construction sites.
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
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