June 10th 2024.
In the state of Odisha, the summer season has brought about a concerning number of deaths due to sunstroke. According to an official statement, a total of 41 deaths have been confirmed to be a result of heat-related illnesses, while 73 other cases are still under investigation. This brings the total number of reported sunstroke deaths to 159 as of Monday.
The statement, released by the Special Relief Commissioner, also mentions that out of the 159 reported cases, 45 deaths were found to be unrelated to sunstroke. This leaves a remaining 73 cases that are still being looked into. In the past three days, eight suspected sunstroke deaths have been reported from various districts, and investigations are currently underway to determine the exact cause of these deaths.
To address this issue, the state government has instructed districts to conduct post-mortem examinations for every suspected sunstroke death. Additionally, a joint inquiry by a local revenue officer and medical officer must be conducted to accurately determine the cause of each death. Despite these measures, the heatwave conditions have continued to disrupt daily life in many parts of Odisha.
In fact, as stated in the evening bulletin from the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, 20 places in the state recorded temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or higher on Monday. The town of Nuapada in western Odisha recorded the highest temperature at 44 degrees Celsius, followed by Boudh, Paralakhemundi, Bolangir, and Baripada. The heatwave is expected to persist in several districts of Odisha on Tuesday, including Balasore, Jagatsinghpur, Nayagarh, Khurda, Nuapada, Bolangir, Gajapati, Ganjam, Boudh, and Jharsuguda.
Furthermore, hot and humid weather conditions are predicted for Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, and Puri districts on June 11. These conditions continue to cause discomfort and pose health risks for the residents of Odisha. With the rising number of sunstroke deaths, it is crucial for measures to be taken to protect the people from the extreme heat.
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