Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:55am on 20 Apr 2024,Saturday Weather & Environment
West Bengal and Odisha are bracing for severe heatwaves, with temperatures soaring. Odisha has recorded its first sunstroke death, with Laxmikanta Sahu, 62, succumbing to the heat. Boudh and Baripada in Odisha saw temperatures reaching 44.3°C and 44.2°C respectively. 71 people have been hospitalized across the state due to heat-related illnesses, with Sundargarh reporting the most cases. The situation is dire, with the India Meteorological Department warning of continued heatwave conditions until April 22. Stay safe and take necessary precautions to beat the heat.
