12 people believed to have succumbed to heatstroke in the Sundargarh district of Odisha.

The town of Sundargarh has been facing a tragic situation as the Special Relief Commissioner's office reported 12 alleged cases of sunstroke deaths on Friday. It is a devastating loss for the community and our hearts go out to the families of the victims.

According to the SRC, post-mortems are currently being conducted to determine the exact cause of death. We hope to get more information soon so we can understand the circumstances surrounding these tragic incidents.

In a press conference on Thursday, Sudharani Pradhan, the director in-charge of Rourkela Government Hospital, shared that 10 deaths occurred within a span of six hours, starting at 2pm. She also mentioned that eight of the victims passed away before reaching the hospital, while two others succumbed to their injuries while receiving treatment. This is a heartbreaking situation, and Pradhan suggested that the intense heatwave that is currently sweeping through the town could be the reason for these unfortunate deaths.

"The post-mortems of the eight victims who passed away on Thursday night will be conducted, and we hope to determine the exact cause of their deaths soon. As of now, ten patients are receiving treatment at Hi-Tech hospital, while 23 others are being treated at RGH hospital. Their conditions are stable, and we have made preparations for more patients in case the number increases," said Ashutosh Kulkarni, the ADM of Sundargarh.

With the heatwave conditions expected to continue, Kulkarni urged everyone to stay indoors and avoid going outside during the day. He also emphasized the importance of not engaging in any strenuous activities during specific periods of the day, as it could be dangerous in these extreme weather conditions.

"We are taking all necessary measures to ensure that everyone follows these instructions. The district administration will not hesitate to take action in case of any violations," Kulkarni added.

According to the India Meteorological Department, the temperature in Rourkela reached 44.9 degrees Celsius, while it was 43.6 degrees Celsius in Sundargarh on Thursday. These high temperatures are a cause for concern, and we urge everyone to take necessary precautions to stay safe and healthy during this heatwave. Our thoughts are with the affected families, and we hope to see an end to this difficult situation soon.

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