A major hospital in Uttar Pradesh recorded at least 80 deaths since June 15 as temperatures soared. Read more at straitstimes.com.
BALLIA, India - A Hindu priest in northern India says the number of bodies brought to a crematorium by the River Ganges has doubled in the past week as a heatwave ravages parts of the country.
The chief medical superintendent for Ballia, Dr S.K. Yadav, confirmed a surge in admissions at the main district hospital and said an investigation was underway to determine the cause of deaths. The Indian Express newspaper reported that the hospital has recorded at least 80 deaths since June 15 as temperatures soared to nearly 45 deg C in the region, before clouds brought some respite on Wednesday.
In neighbouring Bihar state, at least 50 people have died due to heat-related illnesses, broadcaster NDTV reported. Bihar government officials did not respond to phone calls.
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