As temperatures rise, Maharashtra reports 15 heatstroke cases since March
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Maharashtra has reported 15 heatstroke cases from March 1 to April 12, with no deaths recorded. Ratnagiri reported six cases while Palghar reported two. Pune treated over 600 patients with heat-related ailments including dehydration, exhaustion, and cramps. Temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius across multiple locations. Experts attribute the extreme heat to clear skies, dry winds, and lack of rainfall.
Key Entities
MaharashtraPuneRatnagiriPalgharIndian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar