A total of 34 fatalities have been reported over the past 48 hours in Uttar Pradesh, a north Indian state experiencing severe heat. Officials have advised residents above the age of 60 to stay indoors during the daytime due to the intense heat. All individuals who died were over 60 years old and had preexisting health conditions that may have been aggravated by the extreme temperatures. The deaths occurred in Ballia district, approximately 200 miles southeast of Lucknow, the state capital. On Thursday, 23 deaths were reported, followed by another 11 on Friday. According to Jayant Kumar, Ballia’s chief medical officer, most deaths were due to heart attacks, brain strokes, or diarrhea.
According to another medical officer, these individuals were admitted to the main hospital in Ballia in critical condition. “Elderly people are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat,” he stated. Data from the India Meteorological Department reveals that Ballia experienced a maximum temperature of 108 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday, which is 8 degrees above normal. The scorching summer has resulted in power outages across the state, leading to a lack of running water, fans, and air conditioners. Protests have erupted as a result. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has assured the public that the government is taking necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply, urging citizens to cooperate and use electricity judiciously.
“During this scorching heat,” he stated on Friday night, “every village and every city should receive adequate power supply. Any faults that occur should be promptly addressed.” The months of April, May, and June are typically hot in India before monsoon rains bring cooler temperatures. However, temperatures have become increasingly intense in the past decade. During heatwaves, the country also experiences severe water shortages, with tens of millions of people lacking running water. A study conducted by World Weather Attribution, a group that investigates extreme heat, found that climate change has made a searing heat wave in South Asia at least 30 times more likely. In April, the heat caused 13 deaths at a government event in Mumbai and prompted some states to close all schools for a week.
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