India News: Modi Warns of Heat Wave Dangers
- On May 27, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned of extreme heat gripping India's most populous country, with troops battling forest fires and local authorities reporting heatstroke deaths as Banda in Uttar Pradesh recorded 47.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
- Severe heatwave conditions spread across Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar, Odisha, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, with the India Meteorological Department warning central and northwest India will remain under heatwave to severe heatwave conditions for three to four days.
- At least 16 people died of heatstroke in southern Telangana state last week, with children, the elderly and outdoor workers facing severe vulnerability as extreme heat causes dehydration that can shut down organs in severe cases.
- Modi urged Indians to stay hydrated, carry water whenever stepping out and offer glasses of water to others, saying such kindness goes a long way, while instructing citizens to watch for heat exhaustion signs and check on elderly relatives.
- India's Meteorological Department warned of water shortages as rivers dry and groundwater falls, while forest fire risks escalate; Indian army soldiers contained a raging blaze near the Himalayan hill town of Kasauli for more than 16 hours with air force helicopters dropping water.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned the people of his country to be cautious.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to stay hydrated, avoid afternoon heat and help vulnerable people as severe heatwave conditions continue across parts of India. The IMD reported extreme temperatures in states including Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, with Delhi, Punjab and nearby regions expected to face continued heatwave conditions over the coming days. 📰 PM Narendra Modi Urges Citizens To ‘Stay Hydrated, Offer Glass of Wa…
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