Agence France-Presse reported from New Delhi. India said on June 1 that there were at least 24 deaths believed to be caused by heatstroke. In the states of Bihar and Orissa, the heat wave will continue to cover the region. Until Saturday, June 1
India experiences a very hot summer. In some areas of New Delhi, the temperature reached a record high of 52.9 degrees Celsius this week. Although the numbers may be revised after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) checks the functioning of sensors at weather checkpoints.
While it is expected that temperatures will decrease in the northwest and central regions of India. During the next few days, the institute said that the heat wave sweeping eastern India is likely to continue for at least two more days. The heat wave, with temperatures ranging between 4.5 and 6.4 degrees Celsius above normal, killed 14 people in Bihar state and 10 other deaths related to the national elections being held in seven phases.
At least 10 deaths were also reported on the same day in Orissa, so officials advised people to refrain from outdoor activities between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., when temperatures are at their highest in the state, Jharkhand reported, Bihar region has at least three deaths, possibly due to heat stroke.
In New Delhi, temperatures are so high that wild birds and monkeys faint or become ill. The zoo relies on swimming pools and sprinklers to provide comfort for 1,200 animals. This includes feeding more fluids. Sanjit Kumar, director of Delhi Zoo, said that these animals feed on seasonal fruits and vegetables that contain more water.
However, India is the world's third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases and aims to move to net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
Image source: Agence France-Presse
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