India vows to tackle heatwave deaths as temperature soars
New Delhi (AFP) June 20, 2023
India's health minister said Tuesday the government will work to mitigate deaths from surging temperatures after reports of several fatalities caused by a severe heatwave this week. India's north and east have seen scorching temperatures of up to 46 degrees Celsius (114.8 degrees Fahrenheit) this week, with health authorities reporting a spate of heat stroke hospitalisations and deaths.
