Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat crematorium sees 142 bodies in a day amidst heatwave, leading to 17 heat-related deaths.
Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat, the city's largest crematorium, has witnessed a surge in body cremations amid the ongoing heatwave, with 142 bodies brought on June 19. This is more than double the daily average of 50-60 bodies, resulting in 17 heat-related deaths reported in Delhi hospitals. Hospitals have seen a rise in patients and casualties due to heatstroke as the city experiences intense heatwaves.
June 20, 2024
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