Extreme heat in India, 74 people including 25 election staff died due to heat stroke
The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted a heat wave in 10 states today, while the current heat wave in eastern India is expected to continue for another 2 days./Photo courtesy of social media.
In India, 74 people died due to extreme heat and heatstroke during the last 48 hours.
According to Indian media reports, the severe heat wave continues in India, the Indian states of New Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, UP, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, and Jharkhand are in the grip of heat wave.
According to Indian media, the death toll from heat stroke has increased to 74 in 48 hours, 25 election staff members are also among those who died from heat stroke.
On the other hand, the Indian Meteorological Department has predicted a heat wave in 10 states today, while the current heat wave in eastern India is likely to continue for another 2 days.
Moreover, the Indian capital Delhi recorded the country's highest ever temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius this week, but the temperature is expected to drop in northwest and central India in the coming days.
