Delhi Heatwave Tragedy: Man Without Cooler or Fan Dies with 107 Degree Fever
Delhi heatwave: A man living without a cooler or fan dies amid a 107-degree fever, highlighting the severe impact of the scorching temperatures. In this video, we examine the circumstances leading to this tragic event, the ongoing heatwave crisis in Delhi, and the critical need for adequate cooling solutions and healthcare during extreme weather conditions. Learn about the effects of heatwaves on health, preventive measures to stay safe, and what authorities are doing to address this pressing issue.
Man Dies Amid 107 Degree Fever, Delhi Heatwave Takes a Toll
A 40-year-old man died of heat stroke at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia hospital during a severe heatwave in the capital. Reports say the man, originally from Darbhanga in Bihar, lived in a room without a cooler or fan.
The victim worked at a pipeline fittings factory in Delhi. His roommate and other workers brought him to the doctors on Monday night. He had a very high fever.
His body temperature was over 107 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 10 degrees higher than normal.
The Indian Express reported that the patient was in the Heat Stroke Unit of the hospital. "He was moved to the ward on Wednesday morning. His condition suddenly got worse. He died around 3 pm," a doctor said.
Heat stroke happens when the body can't control its temperature because the sweating mechanism fails.
Delhi has been experiencing very high temperatures recently. A weather station in the city recorded a maximum temperature exceeding 52 degrees Celsius.
On Thursday, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 30.4 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department. On Wednesday, Safdarjung observatory, the city's main weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 46.8 degrees Celsius, the highest in 79 years.
The weather department has forecast partly cloudy skies and heatwave conditions with a chance of dust storm or thunderstorm and light rain with gusty winds.
The maximum temperature is expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius, according to the weather agency.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the capital was in the 'poor' category with a reading of 236, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
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