"The maximum temperature was recorded in Sidhi, 48.2 degrees Celsius and Khajuraho recorded 47 degrees Celsius temperature in the last 24 hours in the state. The severe heatwave has also been recorded here and there are 10 more districts where a heatwave has been recorded in the last 24 hour
Amid the scorching heat of the national capital, as temperature soars beyond 50 degree celsius and citizens fear stepping out, several residents complain of acute water shortage, even as governments set up "war room" and promise "Har Ghar Jal".
Dr Seema Balkrishna Wasnik, HOD, Emergency Medicine, RML, said: "At RML hospital, if any patient (of heat stroke) comes in critical situation he is taken to the red zone, intubated, we have inflatable tubs. We can still put the patient on a ventilator and also in the bathtub filled with ice
As the citizens of India continue to brace for soaring temperatures, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that 41 places recorded temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in the country on Thursday, May 30.
Several states of India continue to grapple with rising temperatures, with the maximum temperature recorded in Rajasthan's Ganganagar at 48.3 degrees Celsius on May 30.
"Besides, there is a possibility of severe heatwave in Gwalior, Bhind, Datia, Morena and Niwari districts in the state. A red alert has been issued in these areas and the temperature here today will be around 46/47 degree celsius," the meteorologist said.
"This matter has just come to my notice that some villagers were dependent on crevices for their daily water needs in Sonbarsa Gram Panchayat. I have talked to the officials. They will take this matter in their cognizance as soon as possible," Sidar said on Wednesday.
A severe dry spell and soaring temperatures have sparked a series of forest fires in the Chingus Block and various other forest areas in the Nowshera Sub-Division of Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarified that the maximum temperature of over 52 degrees Celsius recorded in Delhi's Mungeshpur on Wednesday was an "error in sensor or local factor."
Extreme heatwave conditions in Delhi continue to push the city's power demand upwards. According to the State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) data, Delhi's peak power demand reached 8302 MW at 3:36 pm on Wednesday.