India has reported more than 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases and over 100 deaths this summer amid a prolonged heatwave. Temperatures in northern India have soared to nearly 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit), one of the longest heatwave spells recorded. Birds have fallen from the sky due to extreme heat, and hospitals have seen an influx of heat-affected patients. The health ministry has instructed federal and state institutions to prioritise patient care, and hospitals in Delhi are increasing bed availability to cope with the crisis.India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases this summer
India has reported more than 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases and over 100 deaths this summer amid a prolonged heatwave. Temperatures in northern India have soared to nearly 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit), one of the longest heatwave spells recorded. Birds have fallen from the sky due to extreme heat, and hospitals have seen an influx of heat-affected patients. The health ministry has instructed federal and state institutions to prioritise patient care, and hospitals in Delhi are increasing bed availability to cope with the crisis.
