Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:55pm on 30 May 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
Sixteen people died from heat-related causes in just two hours at a district hospital in Aurangabad, Bihar, where temperatures soared to 44°C. The city recorded a state-high of 48.2°C the previous day. The hospital, treating 35 more heat-affected patients, has sufficient medical supplies and cooling arrangements, according to officials. Bihar's government has ordered the closure of all educational institutions until June 8 due to the intense heat, which has caused multiple students to faint. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the government's inadequate response to the crisis.
