At least 33 people, including polling personnel on duty, died of suspected heatstroke in Indian states this Friday (31/5). BiharThe heat wave in Uttar Pradesh and Odisha region is expected to continue till Saturday (01/6), officials said.
A India The country is experiencing extreme heat and one part of the capital Delhi recorded a temperature of 52.9º Celsius this week, the highest in the country, although this may be reviewed by the Meteorological Department, which checks the weather sensors. The station that recorded the readings.
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Scorching temperatures are common during summer in India, but researchers say climate change is leading to longer, more frequent and more intense heat waves. In May 2022, some areas of the capital recorded 49.2°C.
insufficiency of water
Officials in New Delhi have warned of the danger of water shortages. Supply has already been cut in some places.
In the Times of India newspaper on Wednesday (31/5), Water Minister Atishi Marlena appealed to residents for “collective responsibility” to avoid wastage.
*With information from UOL and Reuters