At least eleven people died on Sunday after suffering from sunstroke at an event attended by India’s home minister on the outskirts of Mumbai, the chief minister of Maharashtra state said. Eleven people die of sunstroke in Mumbai award function.
Hundreds of thousands of people attended an award function on Sunday afternoon where federal home minister Amit Shah presented an award to a well-known social activist, on the outskirts of the country’s financial capital of Mumbai in Maharashtra.
The event was held outdoors in the afternoon in Khargar, where the maximum temperature recorded was 38 degrees Celsius (100.4°F), normal for this time of the year.
Around 50 people were admitted to hospital after the event and 11 had died, Maharashtra’s chief minister, Eknath Shinde, told reporters late on Sunday night.
India is likely to experience heat waves between March and May, the weather office said in February this year. Eleven people die of sunstroke in Mumbai award function.
Heat stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the body’s core temperature rises to a dangerously high level, usually above 104°F (40°C). It is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Heat stroke can be caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures, especially in combination with dehydration and physical exertion.
The symptoms of sunstroke may include:
- High body temperature
- Rapid heartbeat
- Rapid and shallow breathing
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Confusion or disorientation
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures
If you suspect someone is experiencing sunstroke, it is important to take immediate action. Move the person to a cooler area, such as an air-conditioned room or in the shade. Remove any unnecessary clothing and apply cool water or ice packs to the skin. Call for emergency medical services right away.
To prevent heat stroke, it is important to stay hydrated, avoid being in the sun for extended periods of time, and take frequent breaks in cooler areas if you are working or exercising outdoors. Wearing light-colored, loose-fitting clothing can also help to keep your body cool.
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