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96 died as India struggles with a sweltering heat wave in 2 most populous states - Levin - 19-06-2023
By BISWAJEET BANERJEE
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LUCKNOW, India (AP) — At least 96 people died in two of India’s most populous states over the last several days, officials said Sunday, with swaths of the country reeling from a sweltering heat wave.
The deaths happened in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh and eastern Bihar where authorities warned residents over 60 and others suffering various maladies to stay indoors during the daytime.
All the fatalities in Uttar Pradesh, totaling 54, were reported in Ballia district, some 300 kilometers (200 miles) southeast of Lucknow, the state capital. Authorities found out most of those who passed away were over 60 years old and had preexisting health conditions, which may have been exacerbated by the intense heat.
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“This has never happened in Ballia. I have never seen people dying because of the heat in such large numbers,” he said. “People fear venturing out. The roads and markets are largely deserted.”
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In eastern Bihar, scorching heat has engulfed most of the state, leading to 42 deaths in the past two days. Among the fatalities, 35 occurred at two hospitals in the state capital of Patna where over 200 patients suffering from diarrhea and vomiting were being treated.
Patna recorded a maximum temperature of 44.7 C Celsius (113 F) on Saturday.
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In April, the heat caused the death of 13 people at a government event in India’s financial capital of Mumbai and prompted some states to close all schools for a week.
https://apnews.com/article/india-uttar-pradesh-bihar-heat-wave-deaths-03e68826845734d1a703851b23de6849
RE: 96 died as India struggles with a sweltering heat wave in 2 most populous states - cityhantam - 23-06-2023
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/india-deadly-heatwave-extreme-weather-climate-change-healthcare-3579621
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RE: 96 died as India struggles with a sweltering heat wave in 2 most populous states - Manthink - 23-06-2023
Heat wave can be deadly...especially for those countries population with no access to air-conditioning facilities.
RE: 96 died as India struggles with a sweltering heat wave in 2 most populous states - Ola - 23-06-2023
Oh dear!
Does drinking 2 litres of water help?
RE: 96 died as India struggles with a sweltering heat wave in 2 most populous states - sclim - 23-06-2023
for those house that has flat roof top. they can try setting up lines to hang their clothes to dry. try to cover the roof space with as much material leaving air gap between. that will at least lower temperature in building .
can setup pots of chilli plant. can reduce heat. has chilli to harvest. easy to plant. other small herbs as well.
don't try water tank. building may not be able to take the weight.
RE: 96 died as India struggles with a sweltering heat wave in 2 most populous states - sclim - 23-06-2023
those outdoor can try to use a big umbrella. anything that creates shade is good.
if their government can float many big ballons fill with light gas. the shade created can help as well.