Blazing Heat Wave Grips Southern India: Two Lives Lost in Kerala 🌡️🔥
Southern India is feeling the heat—literally! The state of Kerala is grappling with soaring temperatures as a scorching heat wave pushes the mercury to a sizzling 41.9°C, nearly 5.5°C above normal. This extreme weather has sadly led to the deaths of a 90-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man due to suspected heat stroke. 💔
Local authorities are on high alert. Shekhar Kuriakose, a state disaster management official in Thiruvananthapuram, said, \"We are yet to confirm whether these deaths were due to heat waves. The medical process for examining the deaths is on.\"
Climate change is turning up the heat worldwide, and India is no exception. Scientists warn that we're seeing more frequent and intense heat waves during the summer months. It's like Mother Nature's way of telling us to pay attention!
Residents are being urged to take precautions—think staying indoors, sipping on cool drinks, and definitely rocking those sunglasses. 😎 In neighboring Tamil Nadu, local heroes are stepping up. Politicians in Chennai are handing out fresh fruit, coconuts, and cold drinks to help people beat the heat. Talk about community vibes! 🥥🍹
But it's not just about staying cool; it's about staying safe. India's weather department predicts more heat-wave days than usual between April and June, before the monsoon rains (finally!) bring some relief.
Over in Odisha, temperatures hit a record-breaking 44.9°C—the highest ever recorded in April! At least two people have died this summer from sun stroke, according to public health director Niranjan Mishra.
Bangladesh isn't catching a break either. The heat wave has temperatures climbing above 43°C, leading to school closures in almost half the districts, including the capital. But for folks like rickshaw driver Mohammed Shameem in Dhaka, work can't stop. \"It is too hard to work under the sun during a brutal heat wave… But we have no option but to come out and work,\" he says. It's a tough situation, and our hearts go out to everyone affected. 💪
As we scroll through our feeds from the comfort of our air-conditioned spaces, let's spare a thought for those braving the blistering heat. Climate change is real, and it's hitting home hard. Stay safe, stay hydrated, and let's hope for cooler days ahead! 🌊☔
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Two people die in southern India as heat wave scorches region
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