Sweeping heatwave claims 66 lives in Telangana
April 07, 2016 09:34
The unusually harsh summer heat in Telangana has already started taking a huge toll of human life.
With heatwave conditions prevailing across the state, 66 people have died due to sun stroke and other related problems, officials said.
The highest number of deaths -- 28 -- were reported from Mahbubnagar, followed by 11 in Medak and five each from Karimnagar and Khammam.
Other deaths were reported in Adilabad, Nizamabad, Warangal and Nalgonda.
According to the Meteorological Department Nizamabad, north Telangana continues to be the hottest area in the state with maximum temperatures of 43.4 degrees Celsius followed by Medak and Karimnagar with 43 degrees Celsius. Hyderabad recorded 41 degrees Celsius.
The severe heatwave was forcing the people to stay indoors during the peak hours of the day and the roads and bazaars in Hyderabad and other major cities were wearing deserted look.
The state administration has advised the people to avoid going out into the open from 12 noon.
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