The "Times of India" newspaper, citing various government sources, reported that the death toll from the heat wave in this country has increased to 209 people.
Publish dateSaturday 22 June 2024 - 15:27
Story Code : 292293
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: While the Ministry of Health of India has reported the death toll of the heat wave in this country as 143 people, an Indian media reported this number as 209 people.
Citing various government sources, The Times of India reported today that since the beginning of March (Hout), 209 people have lost their lives in this country due to the heat wave, while in addition to this number, it is believed that 239 others have also died. have died as a result of this factor.
According to the statistics of this Indian media, the highest number of casualties were recorded in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh with 76 and 51 deaths respectively. However, the Ministry of Health of India has reported 143 deaths due to heat wave from March 1 to June 20 (11 Pisces to 31 Gemini).
India declares a heat wave when the temperature in the plains is more than 40 degrees Celsius and in the hilly areas it is 30 degrees Celsius or more.
In recent weeks, parts of the Indian capital have reported temperatures of up to 51 degrees Celsius, which has increased demand for electricity. This has led to frequent power outages in the city, which is also grappling with a severe water crisis.
According to IRNA, some areas in northern India, where record-breaking temperatures have broken, have been forced to close schools.
According to this report, the heat has become more intense in the last decade and usually these conditions have been accompanied by severe water shortages. So that tens of millions of India's population of one billion and 400 million people do not have urban piped water.
Citing various government sources, The Times of India reported today that since the beginning of March (Hout), 209 people have lost their lives in this country due to the heat wave, while in addition to this number, it is believed that 239 others have also died. have died as a result of this factor.
According to the statistics of this Indian media, the highest number of casualties were recorded in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh with 76 and 51 deaths respectively. However, the Ministry of Health of India has reported 143 deaths due to heat wave from March 1 to June 20 (11 Pisces to 31 Gemini).
India declares a heat wave when the temperature in the plains is more than 40 degrees Celsius and in the hilly areas it is 30 degrees Celsius or more.
In recent weeks, parts of the Indian capital have reported temperatures of up to 51 degrees Celsius, which has increased demand for electricity. This has led to frequent power outages in the city, which is also grappling with a severe water crisis.
According to IRNA, some areas in northern India, where record-breaking temperatures have broken, have been forced to close schools.
According to this report, the heat has become more intense in the last decade and usually these conditions have been accompanied by severe water shortages. So that tens of millions of India's population of one billion and 400 million people do not have urban piped water.
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