
Aug 4, 2026
✦NDTV
20 Die Of Heatstroke Since March In India, Telangana Logs Most Cases: Centre
Twenty people have died from heatstroke since March 1, with 4,853 cases reported nationwide. Maharashtra recorded the most deaths, while Telangana saw the highest number of cases. The government now includes heatwaves as natural calamities, allowing states to use disaster funds for relief and to support heatwave mitigation projects.