Published On: Mon, May 25th,

Extreme Heat Wave In India Kills More Than 500 Temperatures Hit 48C

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New Delhi: Extreme heat wave in various Indian states killed more than five hundred people following dehydration and heatstroke as temperature hits to 50C in different regions of the country.

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According to Indian media the blistering heat wave has killed over 500 people in various Indian states as the temperature went up to 50C in parts of country.

The recorded temperature in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states is 48 degrees Celsius that became focal point of heat wave led to killing of many people over extreme dehydration and heatstroke.

The Indian Meteorological Department has reportedly issued a red warning in many eastern and central states over forecast that the heat wave will continue till end of month, Devendra Sharma has suggested people to stay inside, eat well and drinks lots of water to avoid any condition that turned to death.

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Local media reported that 93 have been killed in Andhra Pradesh State while 72 died in Telangana since last 24 hours that brings total deaths more than 500 in various states following extreme heat wave that will likely to continue for more days.

People have been advised to stay in shelter especially when in mid day while suggested to take lots of water and food but the fear is for the millions of people including young children those have no shelter while most deaths also contains those homeless.

The conditions that can turn potentially deadly heatstroke include fatigue, dropping blood pressure, nausea and sweating, under these conditions try to be cool as body’s temperature will not rise beyond safe levels which would cause critical outcomes even death.

Indian meteorological has issued expected date of monsoon that will hit southern India on 31 May, it is feared more causalities the heat wave will continue until Wednesday.

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