Yavatmal district has reported eight deaths in the last 48 hours amid intense summer heat. District health officer Dr. Subhash Dhage stated that all deaths may have been caused by heatstroke, though the exact cause will be confirmed only after autopsy reports are received.
Details of the Incidents
Earlier, three deaths were reported within 24 hours at Digras. Two more people died on the Chapmanwadi and Bhosa routes in Yavatmal, two died in Pusad, and one person was found dead in Babhulgaon. Four of the eight deceased have been identified so far.
In Babhulgaon, the body of Marotrao Kawe was found beneath a bridge on the Gavandi–Kinhi road. An elderly woman, Annapurna Mule, reportedly felt unwell after filling water in a cooler under the scorching sun in Pusad's Hanuman Ward. She was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead before treatment could begin.
Panic spread in Pusad after the body of Subhash Rathod was discovered near the dumping yard in the Indira Nagar area operated by the municipal council.
Administration's Appeal
The administration has appealed to citizens to avoid venturing out during peak afternoon hours and to take necessary precautions against extreme heat. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
