4 Die, 96 Hospitalised From Heatstroke At IAF Airshow In Chennai

06 Oct 2024

During the 92nd Indian Air Force (IAF) Day celebrations on Sunday at Chennai's Marina Beach, four spectators tragically died, and 96 others were hospitalized due to severe heatstroke. The event took place between the Lighthouse and Chennai Port, attracting a large crowd under intense weather conditions. Notable Guests and Spectacular...

Heatwave In Delhi: Majority Of Heatstroke Deaths Are Men Over 40, Hospitals Report

23 Jun 2024

Over the past few weeks, hospitals in Delhi, both government and Centre-run, have reported at least 90 deaths attributed to heatstroke, alongside 448 admissions for heat-related illnesses. The intense heatwave, only recently alleviated by rainfall, primarily affected individuals over 40 years old, predominantly men. According to doctors, 132 people were...

India Reports Over 40,000 Suspected Heatstroke Cases; MP, Delhi Hit Hardest

20 Jun 2024

As northwestern states in India continue to endure a brutal heatwave, over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases have been reported nationwide this summer, according to Reuters. The intense heatwave has claimed the lives of over 100 people across India, while parts of the northeastern states are contending with heavy rains, landslides,...

RML Hospital Adopts Special Measures Amid Delhi Heatwave to Tackle Heatstroke Patients

31 May 2024

Amidst the heatwave in Delhi, RML Hospital has implemented special measures to effectively handle heatstroke patients. Dr. Seema Balkrishna Wasnik, Head of Emergency Medicine at RML, outlined the urgent care procedures, including the use of inflatable tubs filled with ice for heatstroke patients. "At RML hospital, if any patient (of...

Heatwave Claims Three More Lives In Rajasthan, Total Patients Now At 3,965

29 May 2024

Three persons lost their lives in Jaipur, Rajasthan due to heatstroke on Tuesday, the health department said the total number of deaths due to heatstroke has reached 3,965. Those who died are from Agra and Delhi, officials confirmed. Meanwhile, two newborn babies admitted to the Government Community Health Centre in...

Shah Rukh Khan Most Likely To Be Discharged From Ahmedabad Hospital Today

23 May 2024

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, receiving medical care at an Ahmedabad hospital for heatstroke, is expected to be discharged on Thursday, according to a police official. The K D Hospital, where Khan is being treated, has not released any official statement regarding his condition. The actor was admitted to the...