Nagpur: Two persons died due to heatstroke at different locations in Nagpur as the city was on fire with temperature rising to an unbearable 45.6 degrees Celsius on Monday, May 27, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
It is reported that nine people have died due to heatstroke in Nagpur so far. The body of a 35-year-old man was discovered at Shanichara Bazaar in Kamal Chowk under jurisdiction of Pachpaoli Police Station around 4.35 pm. The deceased had a tattoo of ‘Om’ on his right hand.
The second incident occurred behind the Durgamata Temple in the Lohapul area under Sitabuldi Police Station limits, where the body of a 45- year-old man, was found. Both are presumed to have died due to heat stroke. In both cases, the police have registered cases of accidental death and initiated investigations.
Notably, Nagpur witnessed its highest temperature of the season, reaching a scorching 45.6 degrees Celsius. So far, the highest maximum temperature was 43 degrees C which was reported twice. However, Monday’s temperature was the highest with 2.1 degrees C above normal. Bramhapuri, which was witnessing the maximum temperature above 40 degrees C in last few days, recorded the highest maximum temperature in Maharashtra on Monday with 47.1o C. It was likely the second highest temperature of Bramhapuri in last many decades after 47.7 degrees C which was recorded on May 27 in 1983.
The day temperature was unbearable for all as most of the people were indoors due to which the roads were deserted till 5 pm on Monday. Along with high temperatures, the hot winds increased the discomfort for everyone. The weather remained hot till late evening. The Weather Department urged citizens to remain indoors during day time and keep oneself hydrated by consuming more water or buttermilk or juices to avoid heat stroke in this temperature. There is no respite from the scorching heat as the Weather Department predicted that the maximum temperature will increase during the remaining week.
