Heatwave Claims Over 100 Lives Across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
A severe heatwave has claimed more than 100 lives across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, with temperatures soaring above 44°C. In a single-day spike, reports indicate at least 67 fatalities across both states, including 45 deaths in Telangana alone, with the highest casualties recorded in Khammam and Warangal. In response, the Telangana government has announced an ex gratia payment of ₹4 lakh for the families of those who died from heatstroke. State officials, including Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, have ordered the distribution of drinking water and buttermilk in public spaces and the issuance of early warnings. However, data discrepancies have emerged regarding the total death toll; while some reports cite 16 to 51 deaths, National Crime Records Bureau data suggests as many…
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India heatwave kills over 100 in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana as power, health systems strain | Khaleej Times
Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, Telangana’s revenue and disaster management minister urged officials to issue early warnings to prevent people from venturing out. He also directed cold drinking water and buttermilk should be made available at public places. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) on Monday issued a fresh advisory, noting that the heatwave ...
According to officials, deaths ... heatwave mortality database. This discrepancy of 106 deaths highlights the lack of a uniform national framework for tracking extreme heat fatalities.Photo | Express/ Prasant Madugula ... HYDERABAD: Data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reveals that Telangana recorded 116 ...
At least 16 dead in Telangana due to suspected heatstroke as temperatures soar; ₹4 lakh ex gratia announced | India News
At a review meeting held by state revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Saturday, the officials informed him about the deaths in the seven districts. | India News
At Least 67 Die In A Single Day As Heatwave Turns Deadly In Telangana And Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad: Amid an intensifying heatwave across the country, at least 67 people died due to heatstroke across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, taking the overall death toll due to rising temperatures to over 100 in the twin Telugu states.
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