Severe heatwave gripping Delhi has led to an increase in deaths linked to heat-related illnesses in city hospitals. Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, on June 19, chaired an emergency meeting with heads of all major hospitals. "The temperature has reached 52°C in the past few days, the highest in the last 60 years. of people suffering from heatwave has increased in North India. 118 are still admitted and 14 lost their lives," Health Minister said.

Source: Economic Times June 20, 2024 06:40 UTC