Heat Wave Deaths: More than 40,000 cases of heat stroke reported across the country, scorching heat took the lives of 110 people, this figure is frightening

New Delhi: The scorching heat has come in its true form in the entire North India including Delhi-NCR. Due to which the number of patients in hospitals has also increased a lot. At the same time, many people have also lost their lives due to heat stroke. This year, from March 1 to June 18, the scorching heat in the country has killed at least 110 people and more than 40,000 people have had to deal with heat stroke. The state most affected by the heat is Uttar Pradesh. Here the highest number of deaths have occurred due to heat wave. Here about 36 people have lost their lives due to heat wave and heat stroke. After Uttar Pradesh, the most affected states are Bihar, Rajasthan and Odisha. Where the highest number of people have lost their lives.

Death toll may increase

On the number of people dying from heat, an official source said that these figures are not the final figures given by the states. Therefore, this number can increase. Let us tell you that on June 18 alone, the number of people dying from heat stroke was 6. Let us tell you that most of the areas of North and East India have been in the grip of severe heat for a long time. Due to which the process of people getting sick has started and is leading to death.

Amidst the heat across the country, Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Wednesday directed officials to provide better treatment to people affected by heat stroke in all hospitals across the country. Along with this, the Health Ministry has directed the nodal officers of all states to release the figures of heat stroke cases and deaths due to it daily from March 1.

How can you prevent heat stroke?

To avoid heat stroke, it is better not to go out in direct sunlight. If you have to go out, make sure you keep drinking water even if you are not thirsty. Consume other hydrating fluids like lassi, lemonade, buttermilk or ORS which can maintain electrolyte levels. Also, do not consume alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks. Wear light colored cotton clothes and use glasses, umbrella and shoes.