19 die in Bihar as state experiences intense heat wave
Patna: Nineteen people have died as Bihar experiences intense heat wave conditions, with temperatures exceeding 44 degrees Celsius.
According to Kashmir Media Service, in Bihar’s Aurangabad, the death toll due to heat wave has reached 12, while four people died in Kaimur district, including a worker on election duty, and three people have died in Bihar’s Arrah in Bhojpur district.
Dr Sahil Raj, a doctor at Kaimur’s Mohania sub-divisional hospital, said that on Thursday, about 40 people came to the hospital who had been affected by heat stroke.
“Among them, two persons, including the polling personnel, died due to heat stroke. Thirty to 40 people, including police personnel, are undergoing treatment. Many have been sent home after treatment,” he said.
Dr Raj said a colleague who was on duty with him said that Shahnawaz Khan, a teacher, had returned home after election duty. Khan remained sleeping at home and eventually died, he said.
ASI Satish Kumar Ravi posted at Mohania police station said they had sent four bodies for post-mortem. These people had died due to heat stroke at different places.
Meanwhile, three people have died in Bihar’s Arrah in Bhojpur district after suffering from extreme heat wave.
