Parts of Northern India including the national capital are currently grappling with intensive heatwave conditions. RML Hospital MS Dr Ajay Shukla on June 19 said that 22 patients have been admitted to the hospital and 5 have lost their lives due to suspected heatstroke. Further, he said that they have received a total of 45-50 patients and around 7 people have died since the beginning of the heatwave situation.

Source: Economic Times June 19, 2024 13:19 UTC