Telangana braces for extreme temperature, 2024 highlights gaps in preparedness

Sumit Jha Mar 10, 2025 Health

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Health Nationally, the burden of heat-related illnesses has been mounting. Read the article

[{"selector":"#anim-e56051f4-eba2-43f0-b6bf-8072b8d819e3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.17582407980369%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Health In 2024 alone, India recorded 48,156 suspected heatstroke cases, 269 suspected heatstroke deaths, and 161 confirmed heatstroke fatalities. Read the article

[{"selector":"#anim-7cf00e31-fbb2-4c35-8c05-739871be3c3c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Health Compared to the last two years, the number of suspected heatstroke cases has increased, while the confirmed and suspected deaths have shown a slight decline. Read the article