Extreme heatwaves responsible for rise in mortality in India: Study
Ten cities from India – Delhi, Varanasi, Shimla, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru – were analised by the researchers to find out the effect on mortality by high intensity heat...
Heatwave: Over 30 deaths in 24 hrs, Hundreds admitted in hospitals
The continued spell of severe heat wave has claimed at least 34 lives in Delhi in the last 24 hours. The total count of heat stroke related deaths in the city has now gone up to 49. Of the 34 fresh heat-related deaths, 13...
Amid prevailing heatwave, Center asks states to strengthen preparedness for Heat-Related Illnesses
With many parts of the country in the grip of a heatwave, the Centre has asked states and Union territories to conduct follow-up reviews to ensure dedicated heat stroke rooms at all health facilities besides implementing...
‘Diarrhea ranks third in child mortality, consume only WHO recommended ORS’
As the whole country is facing severe heatwave, one of the critical challenge is combating dehydration particularly among children where diarrhoea ranks as the third leading cause of mortality. Despite Oral Rehydration...
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